Ke Xu, Ruimin Wang, Wei Li, Yali Wang, Caifang Han
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Abstract
A transition-metal-free protocol for direct oxidation of benzylic C(sp3)-H bonds to carbonyl groups using N-bromosuccinimide (NBS) has been developed. This oxidative protocol features remarkable operational simplicity, requiring neither solvent pretreatment nor inert atmosphere protection (N2/O2). The reaction proceeds rapidly under optimized conditions, affording the target products in moderate to good yields.
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