Bis-tetrabutylammonium dichromate (BTBAD) has been found to be an efficient and new reagent for the conversion of oximes to the corresponding carbonyl compounds. The reaction was performed under microwave irradiation and gave excellent yields. It also facilitates the de-protection of acetals and ketals.

Murugan R

Centre for Biomaterials, Cellular and Molecular Theranostics

Vellore Campus

B.S.R. Reddy

Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private university located in&nbsp;Tamil Nadu, India. Founded in 1984, as Vellore Engineering College, the institution offers 20 undergraduate, 34 postgraduate, four integrated and four research programs. It has campuses in Vellore, Amravati, Bhopal and Chennai.

VIT is one of the top ranked private universities in India according to NIRF, THE and QS Rankings.&nbsp;Govt. of India has recognized&nbsp;VIT, Vellore as an&nbsp;Institution of Eminence. This has allowed VIT to take independent quality initiatives and move up in world ranking.

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Journal	Chemistry Letters
ISSN	03667022