Oxidation of Primary Alcohols to Carboxylic Acids - A Guide to Current Common Practice (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)

As the second volume in a comprehensive encyclopedia of organic reactions, this work provides an elaborated description of the experimental methods used for the oxidation of alcohols to acids. It supplies important data on possible interferences from protecting groups and functional groups, as well as on potential side-reactions. This book is a must for anyone involved in the preparation of organic compounds.