It also converts alcohols to alkyl chlorides although in some cases it may require purification prior to use.

It converts primary alcohols into aldehydes, or into carboxylic acids if heated under reflux.

This property is used in the Appel reaction for converting alcohols to alkyl halides.

The reagent is mostly used to convert primary alcohols to alkyl fluorides under mild conditions with high yield.

It also converts alcohols to alkyl chloride.

HMDS can be used to convert alcohols into trimethylsilyl ethers.

Jones reagent will convert primary and secondary alcohols to aldehydes and ketones, respectively.

It is widely used in organic chemistry for converting alcohols to alkyl iodides.

HI is also used in organic chemistry to convert primary alcohols into alkyl halides.

Hydrogen bromide can also be used to convert alcohols to alkyl bromides.