Oxidation
aReaction conditions: Substrate (1-3 mmol), Iron powder (4 eqv.), water (10 mL),
50°C (oil bath), 29 h
bConversion, yield and selectivity (for desired product to other products) was >99%
(based on GC area) in all the entries
cIsolated yield
Table 2: Oxidation of various naphthalene derivativesa.