Methods for Introducing the Carboxy Functional Group

The oxidation of primary alcohols and aldehydes to carboxylic acids by aqueous Cr(VI) was described in Sections 8-6 and 17-4. This section presents two additional reagents suitable for this purpose. It is also possible to introduce the carboxy function by adding a carbon atom to a haloalkane. This transformation can be achieved in either of two ways the carbonation of organometaUic reagents or the preparation and hydrolysis of nitriles. [Pg.845]

Oxidation of primary alcohols and of aldehydes furnishes carboxylic acids [Pg.845]

Primary alcohols oxidize to aldehydes, which in turn may readily oxidize further to the corresponding carboxylic acids. [Pg.845]

Polyethylene terephthalate Is Dacron, used In the Jarvik artificial heart. As a thin film, it is Mylar. [Pg.845]

In addition to aqueous CrOs, KMn04 and nitric acid (HNO3) are frequently used in this process. Because it is one of the cheapest strong oxidants, nitric acid is often chosen for large-scale and industrial applications. [Pg.845]

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