Clean and selective oxidation of alcohols with n-Bu4NHSO 5 catalyzed by ionic liquid immobilized TEMPO in ionic liquid [bmim][PF6]

Chenjie Zhu, Lei Ji, Yunyang Wei

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Abstract

An efficient oxidation of alcohols with tetra-n-butylammonium peroxymonosulfate catalyzed by ionic liquid immobilized TEMPO in ionic liquid [bmim][PF6] was reported. TEMPO-IL serves as a homogeneous catalyst to enhance the reaction remarkably. The oxidation proceeded to afford aldehydes or ketones in excellent yields and high selectivity without remarkable over-oxidation to carboxylic acids. It is noteworthy to mention that the catalyst and solvent could easily be recycled and reused without loss of activity. A possible mechanism for the oxidation is proposed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1017-1020
Number of pages4
JournalCatalysis Communications
Volume11
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jul 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Alcohol
  • Ionic liquid
  • Oxidation
  • TEMPO

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