Selective Oxidation of Benzoins to Benzils with Ferric (III) Nitrate Supported on Graphite Reagent

Selective oxidation of benzoins into corresponding benzils using ferric (III) nitrate nonahydrate supported on graphite reagent under heterogeneous conditions and reflux is described. The present oxidations are completed within 3 hours with the yield between 82–95%. It has the main advantage of being readily available, inexpensive, and relatively non‐toxic oxidation reagent.