TS-1 loaded with sulfated zirconia as bifunctional oxidative and acidic catalyst for transformation of 1-octene to 1,2-octanediol

The consecutive transformation of 1-octene to 1,2-octanediol through the formation of 1,2-epoxyoctane using aqueous hydrogen peroxide has been carried out over bifunctional oxidative and acidic catalysts. The catalysts have been prepared by dispersion of sulfated zirconia on the TS-1.