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Meaning of Swern oxidation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A chemical reaction whereby a primary or secondary alcohol is oxidized to an aldehyde or ketone using oxalyl chloride, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and an organic base such as triethylamine.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

sweroside swertiajaponin swertiamarin swertisin Swerve Swerved

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