| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50893 | Catalysis Communications | 2011 | 5 Pages |
A novel heterogeneous method for efficient oxygenation of olefins to epoxides and saturated hydrocarbons to the related ketones using tetrabutylammonium peroxomonosulfate (n-Bu4NHSO5) in neat water catalyzed by Fe(TPP)Cl and Fe(TDCPP)Cl complexes as water-insoluble catalysts has been developed. The oxidation system proceeds well in the absence of organic co-solvents and surfactants. The electron-deficient Fe(TDCPP)Cl catalyst could easily be recycled and reused without loss of activity and the oxidant's by-product (n-Bu4NHSO4) could also be recycled.
Graphical AbstractWater-insoluble Fe (III) tetraphenylporphyrins catalyzed efficient and selective epoxidation of olefins and oxygenation of saturated hydrocarbons with no need to organic co-solvents, surfactants and nitrogenous bases.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slideResearch Highlights► Water-insoluble iron-porphyrins catalyze oxidation reaction in neat water. ► No need to organic co-solvents and surfactants was observed. ► The porphyrin catalysts can be easily recycled and reused without loss of activity.
