Generally, oxidation of secondary alcohol yields Alkanone or Ketone. The structural formula of the compound above is 2-butanol.

Oxidation of 2-butanol, a secondary alcohol, yields 2-butanone (also known as methyl ethyl ketone), a ketone. This reaction typically occurs using oxidizing agents like sodium dichromate (Na\(_2\)Cr\(_2\)O\(_7\)) and sulphuric acid, or other oxidizing agents such as potassium permanganate (KMnO\(_4\)).