| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40667 | Applied Catalysis A: General | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Rhenium (I, III–V or VII) complexes bearing N-donor or oxo-ligands catalyse the Baeyer–Villiger oxidation of cyclic and linear ketones (e.g. 2-methylcyclohexanone, 2-methylcyclopentanone, cyclohexanone, cyclopentanone, cyclobutanone and 3,3-dimethyl-2-butanone) into the corresponding lactones or esters, in the presence of aqueous H2O2 (30%). The effects of various reaction parameters are studied allowing to achieve yields up to 54%.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (53 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Re complexes catalyse the BV oxidation of cyclic and linear ketones with good conversions. ► Re catalysts are more active for the oxidation of cyclic than acyclic ketones. ► The highest activity occurs in 1,2-dichloroethane. ► The most active Re catalysts can operate in water as the only solvent.
