New Journal of Chemistry · 2013 · 14 citations · 45 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisInorganic ChemistryOrganic ChemistryCatalyst DesignCatalytic MaterialsCatalytic MechanismsOxidation ReactionsRedox CatalysisRedox ChemistryAlcohol OxidationMetal-catalyzed Oxidation
The polypyridylruthenium(II) complex, cis-[Ru(2,9-Me2phen)2(OH2)2]2+, is a highly efficient catalyst for the oxidation of alcohols to carbonyl products in water using sodium bromate (NaBrO3) as the terminal oxidant. Excellent conversions and yields are readily achieved at room temperature.
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Kazuya Yamaguchi, Kohsuke Mori, Tomoo Mizugaki et al. · Journal of the American Chemical Society · 2000 · 456 citations