Abstract
The oxidation of organic compounds under solvent free ion exchange resin (IER) catalysis by sodium bromate has been studied at room temperature. Primary benzylic and secondary alcohols are converted to aldehydes and ketones and alkylarenes are oxidized to the corresponding α-ketones. The experimental procedure is simple and products are easily isolated in high yields at room temperature.
Acknowledgment
The authors are pleased to acknowledge finanical support the Natural Sciences and Enginearing Research Council of Canada and Shahid Beheshti University of Iran.