A direct conversion of vic-diols into 1,2-diketones with aqueous hydrogen peroxide catalyzed by peroxotungstophosphate (PCWP)

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(95)00075-N

α-Hydroxy ketones and vic-diols were successfully oxidized to the corresponding diketones with acqueous hydrogen peroxide in the presence of a catalytic amount of peroxotungstophosphate (PCWP). This method provides a straightforward route of 1,2-diketones which are difficult to prepare by conventional oxidation of vic-diols.