Collins oxidation

Collins oxidation
Named after Joseph C. Collins
Reaction type Organic redox reaction
Identifiers
RSC ontology ID RXNO:0000550

The Collins oxidation is an organic reaction for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes. It is distinguished from other chromium oxide-based oxidations by the use of Collins reagent, a complex of chromium(VI) oxide with pyridine in dichloromethane.