A recyclable cobalt(<scp>iii</scp>)–ammonia complex catalyst for catalytic epoxidation of olefins with air as the oxidant
Chenlong Wang, Hongju Zhan, Xinhuan Lu, Run Jing, Haifu Zhang, Lu Yang, Xixi Li, Fanfan Yue, Dan Zhou, Qinghua Xia
Abstract
A recyclable [Co(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>6</sub>]Cl<sub>3</sub>complex was synthesized to catalyze the epoxidation of α-pinene. With air as the oxidant, [Co(NH<sub>3</sub>)<sub>6</sub>]Cl<sub>3</sub>obtained 97.4% conversion of α-pinene and 98.3% selectivity of epoxide.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryCatalysisCobaltEpoxideSelectivityAmmoniaOrganic chemistryPolyoxometalates: Synthesis and ApplicationsPorphyrin and Phthalocyanine ChemistryOxidative Organic Chemistry Reactions