Swern oxidations

A form of Swern oxidation — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of Swern oxidation
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