Catalytic oxidation of aromatic hydrocarbons by a molecular iron–NHC complex

An iron–NHC complex bearing a tetradentate bis(N-heterocyclic carbene) ligand is applied as catalyst for the oxidation of methyl substituted arene substrates. Using hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant p -xylene and pseudocumene are converted to the corresponding phenols and benzoquinones. The influence...

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Veröffentlicht in:Catalysis science & technology 2017, Vol.7 (9), p.1902-1911
Hauptverfasser: Lindhorst, Anja C., Schütz, Jan, Netscher, Thomas, Bonrath, Werner, Kühn, Fritz E.
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Zusammenfassung:An iron–NHC complex bearing a tetradentate bis(N-heterocyclic carbene) ligand is applied as catalyst for the oxidation of methyl substituted arene substrates. Using hydrogen peroxide as the oxidant p -xylene and pseudocumene are converted to the corresponding phenols and benzoquinones. The influence of various reaction parameters like temperature, catalyst loading, and oxidant concentration is investigated and kinetic experiments reveal that a temperature reduction leads to an increased catalyst lifetime. Furthermore, an interesting selectivity towards unexpected phenolic products resulting from a methyl shift reaction is observed.
ISSN:2044-4753
2044-4761
DOI:10.1039/C7CY00557A