4-acetamido-TEMPO is a stable radical used for oxidation reactions in organic chemistry. It is a derivative of TEMPO, from which it differs by the additional acetamide group.
4-acetamido-TEMPO is a stable radical and exists as a crystalline, orange-colored solid. == Reactions ==
Reactions
4-acetamido-TEMPO is suitable as a catalyst for oxidation reactions. This includes the oxidation of primary amines to nitriles with potassium peroxymonosulfate as the stoichiometric oxidizing agent. Additionally, it can be used to oxidize alcohols to aldehydes and ketones. ==References==