摘要:
A process for preparing a carboxylic acid of formula R1CO2H, wherein R1 is optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl or alkenyl optionally substituted by aryl; the process comprising reacting an alcohol of formula R1CH2OH or an aldehyde of formula R1CHO with oxygen in the presence of a base, a catalytic amount of a copper salt and a suitable ligand; optionally in the presence of an additive.