Friday, May 22, 2020

PDC (Pyridinium dichromate)-oxidizing agent

Oxidize primary and secondary alcohol to aldehyde and ketones.

Also known as Cornforth reagent.

PDC is less acidic than PCC. Therefore, more suitable for the oxidation of acid-sensitive groups.

Appearance: red/orange solid

Properties: soluble in water, DMF, DMSO and dimetyllactamide. Sparingly soluble in DCM.

Preparation:

Examples:




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