Oxidation of Alkanes by Periodate Using a MnVNitrido Complex as Catalyst.
The design of catalytic systems that can selectively oxidize unactivated C-H bonds under mild conditions is a challenge to chemists. We report here that the manganese(V) nitrido complex [MnV(N)(CN)4]2-is a highly efficient catalyst for the oxidation of alkanes by periodate (IO4-) at ambient conditions. Excellent yields of alcohols and ketones (>95 %) are obtained with a maximum turnover number (TON) of 3000.
Department of Chemistry, Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510632, China.|Institute of Molecular Functional Materials and Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Li
L
Ma
Institute of Molecular Functional Materials and Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China.
Lingjing
L
Chen
Institute of Molecular Functional Materials and Department of Biology and Chemistry, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China. bhtclau@cityu.edu.hk.
Tai-Chu
TC
Lau
C−H activation; alkane oxidation; catalysis; manganese nitrido complex; periodate