English Explanatory Dictionary

Swern oxidation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A chemical reaction whereby a primary or secondary alcohol is oxidized to an aldehyde or ketone using oxalyl chloride, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and an organic base such as triethylamine.

Word forms

Swern oxidation Swern oxidations

Etymology

Named after Daniel Swern.

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