University Chemistry ›› 2025, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (2): 378-384.doi: 10.12461/PKU.DXHX202405156

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Photocatalytic Oxidation for the Green Synthesis of β-Naphthaldehyde

Dongdong Guo1, Yongpo Zhang1, Congcong Yin1, Jinzhong Zhao1, Yongqiang Wang2   

  1. 1 Department of Basic Sciences, Shanxi Agricultural University, Taigu 030801, Shanxi Province, China;
    2 Department of Chemistry & Materials Science, Northwest University, Xi'an 710027, China
  • Received:2024-05-27 Accepted:2024-09-19 Published:2025-02-22
  • Contact: Jinzhong Zhao, Yongqiang Wang E-mail:zhaojz@sxau.edu.cn;wangyq@nwu.edu.cn

Abstract: The oxidation of alcohols to aldehydes is a fundamental reaction in organic synthesis. Introducing this reaction as a core experiment in organic chemistry holds significant educational value, helping students grasp textbook concepts and familiarize themselves with essential laboratory techniques. This study presents the photocatalytic oxidation of β-naphthylmethanol, catalyzed by tetrabutylammonium decatungstate (TBADT) with oxygen as the oxidant, resulting in the successful synthesis of β-naphthaldehyde. The experiment is straightforward, yields high product output, and proceeds under mild conditions, making it highly suitable for undergraduate laboratory courses.

Key words: Photocatalysis, Oxidation reaction, TBADT, Green chemistry