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8360211 
Journal Article 
A convenient oxidation of benzylic methyl, methylene, and methine groups with potassium permanganate/triethylamine reagent 
Li, WS; Liu, LK 
1989 
1 
Synthesis
ISSN: 0039-7881
EISSN: 1437-210X 
Georg Thieme Verlag 
1989 
4 
293-295 
English 
A useful and versatile procedure for benzylic oxidations with potassium permanganate/triethylamine has been developed. The methyl, methylene and methine groups are oxidized in good to excellent yields to benzylic aldehydes and ketones and to tertiary benzyl alcohols, respectively. This procedure can easily be carried out in conventional organic solvents without using any phase-transfer or supported catalysts. © 1989 Georg Thieme Verlag. All rights reserved.