The application of N,N′-dibromo-N,N′-1,2-ethanediylbis-(p-toluenesulphonamide) as a powerful reagent for the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones

Aliphatic and benzylic alcohols are readily oxidized to aldehydes and ketones in good yields under mild conditions by N,N′-dibromo-N,N′-1,2-ethanediylbis(p-toluenesulphonamide) [BNBTS].