Pinnick oxidation

noun

A reaction by which aldehydes can be oxidized into their corresponding carboxylic acids using sodium chlorite under mild acidic conditions.

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Meanings

nounPinnick oxidation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablechemistryA reaction by which aldehydes can be oxidized into their corresponding carboxylic acids using sodium chlorite under mild acidic conditions.

Origin

Named after H. W. Pinnick, who was involved in its development.

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Pinnick oxidation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Pinnick%20oxidation

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