Journal article

Authors list: Noß, Christian; Göttlich, Richard; Schindler, Siegfried

Publication year: 2023

Journal: Chemistry - A European Journal

Volume number: 29

Issue number: 46

ISSN: 0947-6539

eISSN: 1521-3765

Open access status: Hybrid

DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202301142

Publisher: Wiley

Abstract: 

A method is described to photochemically oxidize toluene selectively to benzaldehyde, an essential compound in the chemical industry. Copper(I) complexes with different ligands were applied in combination with [Ru(bipy)₃](PF₆)₂ and dioxygen as the oxidant. As a result, a “dioxygen adduct” copper complex, for example, a peroxido complex, is formed as the active species. The copper(II) complex obtained after oxidation can be photochemically reduced to the starting copper(I) species, and the process can be repeated continuously. The ligand tris(2-methylpyridyl)amine (tmpa) led to the highest conversion rates.

Harvard Citation style: Noß, C., Göttlich, R. and Schindler, S. (2023) Photochemically Mediated Toluene Oxidation through a Copper Complex, Chemistry - A European Journal, 29(46), Article e202301142. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202301142

APA Citation style: Noß, C., Göttlich, R., & Schindler, S. (2023). Photochemically Mediated Toluene Oxidation through a Copper Complex. Chemistry - A European Journal. 29(46), Article e202301142. https://doi.org/10.1002/chem.202301142