PolyVinylPolyPyrrolidone-Supported Boron Trifluoride (PVPP-BF3); Highly Efficient Catalyst for Oxidation of Aldehydes to Carboxylic Acids and Esters by H2O2

A highly efficient method for the oxidation of aldehydes to carboxylic acids using PolyVinylPolyPyrrolidone supported - Boron Trifluoride (PVPP-BF3) in the presence of 35% hydrogen peroxide has been developed in acetonitrile at 60 °C. This procedure cleanly oxidizes variety of aldehydes to the corresponding carboxylic acids. Oxidative esterification of benzaldehyde utilizing PVPP-BF3/H2O2(35%) is also reported in good to excellent yields in acetonitrile at 60 °C.