Selective TEMPO‐Catalyzed Chemicals vs. Electrochemical Oxidation of Carbohydrate Derivatives

TEMPO‐catalyzed electrochemical oxidation of carbohydrate derivatives was performed and compared with chemical oxidation, which requires the use of co‐oxidants. Allyl‐protected derivatives could be readily oxidized by both methods. Electrochemical selective oxidation of primary positions has been adapted to unprotected mono‐ and oligosaccharides.