A current take on the Swern oxidation

An electrochemical reaction that selectively oxidises primary and secondary alcohols into their corresponding aldehydes and ketones at room temperature offers a contemporary twist on the classic Swern oxidation. This electrified version of the organic chemistry textbook staple, which uses dimethyl sulfide as a redox mediator, can be scaled up in flow conditions without risking over-oxidation, and avoids the cryogenic temperatures and hazardous reagents required by its predecessor.