Oxidation of Phenylethanols

Unexpected reactions can often occur during attempts to carry out what appear to be quite trivial transformations, as illustrated by the following example. A number of 4-substituted phenylacetaldehydes were required as intermediates for the preparation of a series of compounds 

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Figure 25. Oxidation of phenylethanol derivatives by the immobilized cell of Geotrichum candidum...

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