Inorganic Chemistry Research

Bimetallic MOFs as Catalysts for Efficient and Totally Selective Oxidation of Benzylic Alcohols at Ambient Conditions

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Birjand, Birjand, 97179-414 Iran

Abstract

The catalytic activity of bimetallic MOFs known as STA-12(M1, M2)(M1,2= Mn, Fe, Co) was investigated in the oxidation of benzylic alcohols to corresponding aldehydes at ambient conditions. The oxidation reaction with Na2S2O4/TBHP (tert-Butyl hydroperoxide) mixture shows total selectivity and excellent efficiency under desired reaction times. The heterogeneous catalyst displays high reusability and stability for the ten consecutive reactions without decreasing in yield and selectivity. To identify radical species responsible for the oxidation process, selective radical scavenging experiments were performed and a purposed oxidation mechanism was discussed.

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Bimetallic MOFs as Catalysts for Efficient and Totally Selective Oxidation of Benzylic Alcohols at Ambient Conditions

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Inorganic Chemistry Research
Volume 5, Issue 1
Spring and Summer
2021
Pages 1-9
  • Receive Date: 28 August 2020
  • Revise Date: 04 November 2020
  • Accept Date: 07 December 2020
  • First Publish Date: 13 December 2020