Baeyer-Villiger

Oxidation of aldehydes and ketones with peroxy organic acids to produce acids and complex esters.

The reaction takes place with aliphatic, aromatic and acyclic carbonyl compounds.

See also Böeseken-Ballio and Moreland.

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