A mild and efficient catalytic method for benzylic oxidation of alkyla
renes to the corresponding carbonyl compounds in good yields is descri
bed using a catalytic amount of reusable solid, mesoporous chromosilic
ate (Cr-MCM-41) and 70% tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as oxidant. (C
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