Oppenauer oxidation
noun
Op·pen·auer oxidation
ˈäpəˌnau̇(ə)r,
-au̇ə-
: the oxidation of a saturated or unsaturated secondary alcohol (as cholesterol) to the corresponding ketone by reaction with acetone or other ketone in the presence of aluminum tert-butoxide or aluminum isopropoxide compare meerwein-ponndorf reaction
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“Oppenauer oxidation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oppenauer%20oxidation. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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