Iron(III)‐catalyzed methanol oxidations have been performed using hydrogen peroxide as oxidant. Formaldehyde is formed in situ and reacts subsequently with activated ketones to give α‐hydroxymethyl carbonyl compounds in good yields. As side reactions iron‐catalyzed α‐hydroxylations have been observed.
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