| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 65552 | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical | 2014 | 6 Pages |
•A polymer supported palladium catalyst (Pd-pol) promoted the alcohol oxidation.•Pd-pol was active in the oxidation of benzyl alcohols under air in water.•The catalyst could be reused at least six times with negligible loss of activity.•Pd leaching was analyzed in detail.•The in situ formed supported Pd nanoparticles were the true active species.
This work deals with the catalytic conversion of benzyl alcohols to aldehydes or ketones using a polymer supported palladium catalyst which formed metal nanoparticles under reaction condition. The oxidation reaction was carried out on a series of substituted benzylic alcohols under air in water. The obtained results showed high selectivity also for the oxidation of primary alcohols to aldehydes without over-oxidation products. In addition, the catalyst was recycled several times with negligible metal leaching into solution.
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