Room-temperature aerobic oxidation of alcohols into carbonyl compounds using VO@GO catalyst

A reusable catalyst is better alternative to the transition metal-free conditions promoted organic transformations. Herein, we present a VO@GO catalyst for the specific conversion of alcohols into aldehydes or ketones. The catalyst works at room temperature and enables controlled oxidation. The catalyst activity is attributed to the synergistic effect of combining graphene oxide (GO) with vanadium. This method stands out for its high yields, single-step process, broad substrate scope, gentle reaction conditions, wide functional groups tolerance, catalyst reusability, and easy purification.