Chemoselective Oxidation of Secondary Hydroxy Groups by the Molybdenum Hexacarbonyl/Cetylpyridinium Chloride/t-Butyl Hydroperoxide System

Abstract
The system molybdenum hexacarbonyl/cetylpyridinium chloride/t-butyl hydroperoxide in benzene is used for the chemoselective oxidation of secondary hydroxy compounds to the corresponding carbonyl derivatives.