| Dakin reaction | |
|---|---|
| Named after | Henry Drysdale Dakin |
| Reaction type | Organic redox reaction |
| Identifiers | |
| Organic Chemistry Portal | dakin-reaction |
| RSC ontology ID | RXNO:0000169 |
The Dakin oxidation (or Dakin reaction) is an organic redox reaction in which an ortho- or para-hydroxylated phenyl aldehyde (2-hydroxybenzaldehyde or 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) or ketone reacts with hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in base to form a benzenediol and a carboxylate. Overall, the carbonyl group is oxidised, whereas the H2O2 is reduced.
The Dakin oxidation, which is closely related to the Baeyer–Villiger oxidation, is not to be confused with the Dakin–West reaction, though both are named after Henry Drysdale Dakin.