Multinuclear Copper Triethanolamine Complexes as Selective Catalysts for the Peroxidative Oxidation of Alkanes under Mild Conditions

Abstract

Rich activity from a few coppers: Di-, tri-, tetra-, and polynuclear copper triethanolamine complexes are easily prepared and are selective and efficient catalysts for alkane peroxidative oxidation under mild conditions (see picture). Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z500585_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.