Swern oxidation

Layer 2 — Chemistryin the named-reactions subtree

Alcohol → aldehyde/ketone using (COCl)₂/DMSO/Et₃N at -78°C via alkoxysulfonium ylide. Mild, chemoselective; overcomes Cr-based over-oxidation.

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