Selective TEMPO-catalyzed chemicals vs. electrochemical oxidation of carbohydrate derivatives

TEMPO-catalyzed electrochemical oxidation of carbohydrate derivatives was performed and compared with chemical oxidation, which requires the use of co-oxidants. Allyl-protected derivatives could be readily oxidized by both methods. Electrochemical selectivE oxidation of primary positions has been adapted to unprotected mono- and oligosaccharides.