<i>t</i>-BuOK promoted C–C bond oxidative cleavage of β-O-4 and β-1 lignin models to benzoic acids at room temperature
Liguo Wang, Miao He, Xinwei Liu, Lianjing Zhai, Lianxi Niu, Zilu Xue, Hetong Wu
Abstract
Benzoic acids and phenols were obtained through a t BuOK–O 2 system realizing the degradation of lignin model compounds through continuous oxidation. The process is carried out at room temperature without the participation of a metal catalyst.
Topics & Concepts
ChemistryLigninPhenolsBenzoic acidBond cleavageCleavage (geology)CatalysisOxidative cleavageOxidative phosphorylationOrganic chemistryDegradation (telecommunications)Medicinal chemistryPhotochemistryMaterials scienceBiochemistryFracture (geology)Composite materialTelecommunicationsComputer scienceLignin and Wood ChemistryOxidative Organic Chemistry ReactionsEnzyme-mediated dye degradation