Using standard laboratory glassware, the oxidation reactions
are performed under a variety of reaction conditions. Some
possible variations include using different amounts of catalyst,
anthracene, or peroxide, and using different reaction temperatures.
After 2 h, the reaction was diluted with water and the
organic layer removed. The aqueous layer was then extracted
with dichloromethane. The organic solutions were combined
and the solvent removed by rotovap. In the absence of a rotovap,
alternative techniques for evaporating the solvent may be used.