I would go with permanganate as well, Chromium 6+ is something I like avoiding.
What I would do:
Oxidize the alcohol under phase transfer catalysis conditions, kill any MnO2 formed with bisulfite, , be sure solution is acidic, keep organic layer,
extract salt of acid into water using a NaOH solution. Take the sodium salt to the acid however you want.
[Edited on 11-10-2007 by The_Davster] |