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Oxidation of aromatic aldehydes with potassium bromate–bromide reagent and an acidic catalyst

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We report herein an easy oxidation procedure for converting aromatic aldehydes to aromatic carboxylic acids by use of a combination of commercially and readily available potassium bromate with potassium bromide in the presence of hydrochloric acid catalyst.

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We thank the management of GITAM University for inspiration and support. One of the authors, Alice R. Robert, acknowledges a minor research grant received from GITAM University for carrying out her research work for a Ph.D. degree.

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  1. Department of Chemistry, GITAM Institute of Technology, GITAM University, Rushikonda, Visakhapatnam, 530045, AP, India

    G. V. R. Sharma & Alice R. Robert

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Sharma, G.V.R., Robert, A.R. Oxidation of aromatic aldehydes with potassium bromate–bromide reagent and an acidic catalyst. Res Chem Intermed 39, 3251–3254 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11164-012-0836-y

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