Abstract
2-Benzyl benzothiazoles and benzimidazoles are easily oxidized under air and basic conditions to give the corresponding ketones in good yields. The use of palladium acetate as a catalyst has little effect and even gives, in some cases, much lower yields.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3282-3287 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 20 |
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| Publication status | Published - 28 May 2013 |
| Externally published | Yes |