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Tetrahedron Letters

Volume 41, Issue 18, 29 April 2000, Pages 3327-3330
Tetrahedron Letters

New catalytic oxidation of trifluoromethyl carbinols by a ruthenium(II) complex

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Abstract

The first catalytic oxidation of trifluoromethyl carbinols has been accomplished by a novel ruthenium(II) complex using sodium periodate as an oxidant. Trifluoromethyl ketones were obtained under mild conditions and in excellent yields.

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We thank CEFIPRA for the financial support and a research associateship grant (V.K.).

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