Jones Oxidation
Jones Oxidation is a harsh oxidation method used to convert 1° Alcohols (Primary) to Carboxylic Acids and 2° Alcohols (Secondary) to Ketones. Additionally, aldehydes are converted to carboxylic acids as well.
Oxidation Uses
General Scheme of Dess Martin Oxidation
Primary Alcohol to Carboxylic Acid Scheme
Chromium(VI) oxide and Sulfuric acid is used alongside acetone as a solvent to convert the primary alcohol into an aldehyde intermediate. This aldehyde intermediate undergoes reaction with the same oxidizing agent [O] to form a carboxylic acid.
General Scheme of Jones Oxidation for Secondary Alcohols
Jones Oxidation can convert secondary alcohols to ketones.
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