H₂CrO₄ / Jones
H₂CrO₄ / Jones in organic chemistry: what it does, when to use it and what to watch out for. Covers Oxidations, Alcohols.
Overview
H₂CrO₄ / Jones is a reagent used in organic chemistry. Below is what it does in each reaction type where it appears.
Oxidations
- What it does: Strong oxidation
- Works on: Alcohols
- Watch out for: 1° → carboxylic acid
Alcohols
- What it does: Strong oxidation
- Works on: Alcohols
- Watch out for: 1° → acid
Example
1-Butanol reacts to give Butanoic acid (H₂SO₄, acetone).