Synthesis of Polyphenyls Containing ortho Linkages

GF WOODS, F SCOTTI

Index: Woods,G.F.; Scotti,F. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1961 , vol. 26, p. 312 - 318

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Abstract

In addition to these two alcohols, commercial 2-phenylcyclohexanol was also oxidized to 2- phenylcyclohexanone. Oxidation of the three alcohols was effected wit, h chromic anhydride in 80% acetic acid according to Cook's3 procedure. The product was generally contaminated with starting alcohol. An Oppenauer oxidation of 2-(4-xenyl)-cyclohexanol employing benzoquinone provided 2-(4-xenyl) cyclohexanone in 80% yield on the basis ...