Jones Oxidation

The Jones oxidation is a well-established and widely employed chemical reaction within organic chemistry, serving as a reliable method for the selective oxidation of alcohols. This reaction utilizes a reagent comprised of chromium trioxide (CrO3) and concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) dissolved in an aqueous solution, often referred to as the Jones reagent. The
process effectively converts primary alcohols into carboxylic acids and secondary alcohols into their ketone counterparts. Notably, the Jones oxidation remains a valuable technique for synthesizing carboxylic acids, especially when working with molecules containing various functional groups, making it a cornerstone of many organic syntheses.