Efficient [bis(imino)pyridine-iron]-catalyzed oxidation of alkanes.
A [bis(imino)pyridine-iron(II)] complex efficiently catalyses the oxidation of C(sp3)-H bonds by dihydrogen peroxide, through the attack of the alkyl substrate by hydroxyl radicals.
Tang
Jinkui
J
Leiden Institute of Chemistry, Leiden University, P. O. Box 9502, 2300 RA Leiden, The Netherlands.
Gamez
Patrick
P
Reedijk
Jan
J
D000438:Alcohols / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D000473:Alkanes / Q000737:chemistry*; D002384:Catalysis; D005296:Ferrous Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D007659:Ketones / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D008024:Ligands; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009942:Organometallic Compounds / Q000737:chemistry*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D011725:Pyridines / Q000737:chemistry*
D000438:Alcohols; D000473:Alkanes; D005296:Ferrous Compounds; D007659:Ketones; D008024:Ligands; D009942:Organometallic Compounds; D011725:Pyridines