Aerobic oxidation of cyclohexene over Mn-porphyrin based nanocatalyst: Supported vs unsupported catalyst

Aerobic oxidation of olefins without any co-reductant was studies in the presence of supported and unsupported manganese porphyrins in a comparative manner. Although unsupported nanocatalyst (Mn(TCPP)OAc) shows superior efficiency for the aerobic oxidation of olefins compared to the immobilized one, [Mn(TCPP)OAc@MWCNT] shows higher stability and could easily recover and reuse for several times. [Display omitted] •Supported and unsupported metalloporphyrin based nanocatalyst•Aerobic oxidation of olefins without any co-catalyst and/or reducing agent•Comparison of the catalytic efficiency of supported and unsupported nanocatalysts•High stability of immobilized nanocatalyst