Facile aerobic photo-oxidation of aldehydes in the presence of catalytic lithium bromide

Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo). 2006 Oct;54(10):1457-8. doi: 10.1248/cpb.54.1457.

Abstract

Aldehydes were found to be oxidized to the corresponding carboxylic acid in the presence of catalytic lithium bromide under photo-irradiation.

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemical synthesis
  • Aldehydes / chemistry*
  • Aldehydes / radiation effects*
  • Bromides / chemistry*
  • Catalysis
  • Lithium Compounds / chemistry*
  • Molecular Structure
  • Oxidation-Reduction
  • Photochemistry
  • Ultraviolet Rays

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Bromides
  • Lithium Compounds
  • lithium bromide