Cobalt complexes in [EMIM]Cl – A catalyst for oxidation of alcohols to carbonyls

A coordination complex system consisting of Cobalt (II)-Schiff bases with triphenylphosphine were synthesized and characterized. These catalysts were effective in the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols. The oxidation reactions were carried out in ethyl-methyl-imidazolium ionic liquid in presence of NaOCl. Higher catalytic activity was observed for CoL1.

Cobalt (II)-Schiff base complexes with triphenylphosphine were effective in the oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols in ethyl-methyl-imidazolium ionic liquid medium in presence of NaOCl.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide