An Iron Catalyst for Oxidation of Alkyl CH Bonds Showing Enhanced Selectivity for Methylenic Sites

Many are called but few are chosen: A nonheme iron complex catalyzes the oxidation of alkyl CH bonds by using H2O2 as the oxidant, showing an enhanced selectivity for secondary over tertiary CH bonds (see scheme).

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Published in:Chemistry : a European journal 2013-02, Vol.19 (6), p.1908-1913
Main Authors: Prat, Irene, Gómez, Laura, Canta, Mercè, Ribas, Xavi, Costas, Miquel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bioinspired catalysis
Catalysts
CH oxidation
homogeneous catalysis
hydrogen peroxide
Iron
Iron and steel industry
Oxidants
Oxidation
Oxidizing agents
Selectivity
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Summary:Many are called but few are chosen: A nonheme iron complex catalyzes the oxidation of alkyl CH bonds by using H2O2 as the oxidant, showing an enhanced selectivity for secondary over tertiary CH bonds (see scheme).
ISSN:0947-6539
1521-3765
DOI:10.1002/chem.201203281