Cobalt(II)-catalyzed oxidation of alcohols into carboxylic acids and ketones with hydrogen peroxide

The oxidation of aliphatic and aromatic alcohols into the corresponding carboxylic acid analogues and ketones has been carried out using 30% H2O2 and cobalt(II) complex 1 in good to high yields. The reaction is safe, clean and functions in the absence of additives. (C) 2003 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.