1H-indol-4-ylmethanol → Indole-4-carboxaldehyde

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Reaction Steps

To a dissolved solution of (1H-Indol-4-yl)-methanol (100 mg, 0.69 mmole) in dichloromethane (0.500 ml), manganese (IV) oxide (597 mg, 6.9 mmol) is added. The reaction mixture stirred at room temperature for 8 hours and then passed through Celite. The reaction mixture is then concentrated to give a yellow oil (90 mg). MS (ESI) m/z 146.1 (M+1).

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