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Oppenauer oxidation
The oxidation of a primary or secondary hydroxyl compound to form the corresponding carbonyl compound; aluminum alkoxide and an excess amount of a carbonyl hydrogen acceptor, such as benzophenone or acetone, are required.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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