As the second volume in a comprehensive encyclopedia of organic reactions, this work provides an elaborated description of the experimental methods used for the oxidation of alcohols to acids. It supplies important data on possible interferences from protecting groups and functional groups, as well as on potential side-reactions. This is a must for anyone involved in the preparation of organic compounds.

Permanganate.- Jones and Other CrO3-Based Oxidations.- Pyridinium Dichromate (PDC) in Dimethylformamide. The Method of Corey and Schmidt.- Heyns Oxidation.- Ruthenium Tetroxide and Other Ruthenium Compounds.- TEMPO-Mediated Oxidations.- Oxidation of Alcohols to Carboxylic Acids via Isolated Aldehydes.