Named after Joseph C. Collins | Reaction type Organic redox reaction | |
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The Collins oxidation is an organic reaction for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes. It is distinguished from other chromium oxide-based oxidations by the use of Collins reagent, a complex of chromium(VI) oxide with pyridine in dichloromethane.
Related reagents
Several chromium oxides are used for related oxidations. These include Jones oxidation and Sarett oxidation.
References
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