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Oxidation of Alcohols - KMnO4

jmarjorie
in Organic Chemistry

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Dear All,

 

Will alkaline / acidic KMnO4 oxidize Ethanol to Ethanoic acid at room temp ?

Thanks,

jmarjorie

Yes but I would consider using a less aggressive oxidant. Practically anything will work including atmospheric oxygen

  • 1 month later...

No ..

At least u must warm it when using acidified KMnO4

 

and u must reflux or heat it when using alkaline KMnO4 ..

 

If no heat is provide the reaction will take place in a very very slow rate or mayb no reaction occurs .

 

Or u will get a intermediate product .. that is Ethanal .. if u distillate it .

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