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Formic Acid


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Formic acid can serve as both an oxidant and a reducing agent.


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A highly efficient one - pot method has been developed for the oxidation of alkynes to α-dicarbonyl derivatives. This process involves a sequence of reactions: first, a Brønsted acid - catalyzed "hydration" step, followed by an oxidation step utilizing DMSO, ultimately yielding the desired products in high quantities.
Z. Wan, C. D. Jones, D. Mitchell, J. Y. Pu, T. Y. Zhang, J. Org. Chem., 2006, 71, 826-828.
https://doi.org/10.1021/jo051793g


Quoted from:

https://www.organic-chemistry.org/chemicals/oxidations/formicacid.shtm


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Da — when not otherwise indicated, molecular weight units are daltons.   Mw — weight-average molecular weight.   Mn — number-average molecular weight.

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Aladdin Scientific. "Formic Acid" Aladdin Knowledge Base, updated 9 juin 2025. https://www.aladdinsci.com/eu_fr/faqs/formic-acid-en.html
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