Convenient and Eco-Friendly Method for the Conversion of Benzylic Alcohols into Aldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic Acids Using NaOCl without any Additives in 1,2-Dimethoxyethane

Oxidation of benzylic alcohols to aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids using NaOCl in 1,2-dimethoxyethane without any additives has been developed. 4-Methylbenzyl alcohol and diphenyl methanol were converted into the corresponding aldehyde and ketone in 97% and 92% yield, respectively. Furthermore, 4-­nitrobenzyl alcohol was directly converted into the corresponding carboxylic acid in 99% yield.