Oxidation of CH bonds by permanganate in organic solvents becomes possible on use of the salt benzyl(triethyl)ammonium permanganate. Hydrocarbons such as (1) and (2) are oxidized mainly to ketones and tertiary alcohols, repectively, while ethers such as (3) give esters.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Schmidt et al. (1979) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 4 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: