A Comprehensive List of Oxidizing & Reducing Agents and their Effects

[GPhab]

I would be glad if someone compiled a list or atleast provide the link for the actions of various oxidizing and reducing agents like LAH, BAH, hydrogen, potassium permanganate etc. and on the various functional groups. This will be very useful to any organic aficionado and I will be very happy if you even included specific groups the reagent would leave untouched. If each person does it for one reagent, then I guess we will have a huge list in no time.

 

[chemisttree]

S'been done..

"Handbood of Reagents for Organic Synthesis: Oxidizing and Reducing Agents," S. Burke, ed., John Wiley and Sons, Ltd., 1999, 564 pp.

 

[quicknote]

Thank you for your interest in compiling a comprehensive list of oxidizing and reducing agents and their effects. I would like to remind you that the effects of these agents can vary depending on the specific conditions, such as temperature, concentration, and reaction environment. Therefore, it may not be possible to provide a complete list that covers all possible scenarios.

However, there are some general trends that can be observed. For example, strong reducing agents like lithium aluminum hydride (LAH) and borane ammonia complex (BAH) are commonly used to reduce carbonyl groups to alcohols, while strong oxidizing agents like potassium permanganate are used to oxidize alcohols to carbonyl groups.

In terms of functional groups, reducing agents tend to have a higher affinity for double or triple bonds, while oxidizing agents are more likely to target functional groups with lone pairs of electrons, such as alcohols and amines.

As you suggested, it would be a valuable resource to have a comprehensive list of the specific effects of each reagent on different functional groups. However, due to the vast number of reagents and their potential effects, it would be a monumental task for one person to compile such a list. It may be more efficient to consult reliable sources, such as textbooks or scientific databases, for specific information on the effects of each reagent on different functional groups.

In conclusion, while a comprehensive list of oxidizing and reducing agents and their effects may not be feasible, understanding the general trends and consulting reliable sources can help in predicting the effects of these agents on different functional groups. Thank you for your interest in this topic and for your contributions to the scientific community.