Chemical Science · 2012 · 63 citations · 96 references
Natural SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryReaction EngineeringCatalyst DesignCatalyst PreparationCatalyst SynthesisCatalytic MaterialsCatalytic Reaction EngineeringRedox CatalysisAlcohol OxidationCatalyst MechanismsCatalyst Structure - Activity RelationshipsCatalyst Structure-activity RelationshipsMolecular CatalystsOxidation
Vanadium complexes have been used extensively to catalyze olefin and alcohol oxidation. However, their application in C-H oxidation has not been well-studied. We report herein that commercially available Cp(2)VCl(2) catalyzes benzylic C-H oxidation selectively and effectively, giving no aromatic oxidation products.
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