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How to oxidize only metformin hydrochloride from a solution containing terephthalic acid as a contaminant? Metformin should be oxidized but terephthalic acid shouldn't be oxidized.
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Selective oxidation of metformin hydrochloride in the presence of terephthalic acid is a challenging task. Terephthalic acid is relatively resistant to oxidation, but metformin has multiple oxidizable sites.
One potential approach might involve using a mild oxidizing agent that preferentially reacts with metformin. For example, hydrogen peroxide could be used in a controlled environment with a suitable catalyst. However, careful optimization of reaction conditions (pH, temperature, concentration) would be essential to minimize oxidation of terephthalic acid.
Another strategy could involve selective protection of terephthalic acid's functional groups during oxidation. This could involve using a protecting group that is removed after the oxidation reaction is complete.
Ultimately, finding the optimal method would require experimentation and characterization of the reaction products.
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