Efficient and convenient oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes and ketones with HO/(NH)MoO4HO regulated by PEG-DIL/methylcyclohexane temperature-dependent biphasic system.

A simple and efficient method for the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes and ketones with HO/(NH4)MoO4HO using the PEG-DIL/methylcyclohexane temperature-dependent biphasic system has been developed. The product can be easily isolated by a simple decantation, and the catalytic system can be recycled or reused without loss of catalytic activity. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]