Highly selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol catalyzed by new peripherally tetra-substituted Fe(II) and Co(II) phthalocyanines

- Synthesis and characterization of peripherally tetrasubstituted iron and cobalt phthalocyanines.
- Highly selective oxidation of benzyl alcohol with iron and cobalt phthalocyanines.
- Determination of substrate, oxidant and temperature effect on benzyl alcohol oxidation.