The Influence of Reaction Conditions on the Oxidation of Cyclohexane via the In-Situ Production of H2O2
Caitlin M. Crombie, Richard J. Lewis, David A. Kovacic, David Morgan, Thomas E. Davies, Jennifer K. Edwards, Martin Skov Skjoth‐Rasmussen, Graham J. Hutchings
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Abstract The oxidation of cyclohexane via the in-situ production of H 2 O 2 from molecular H 2 and O 2 offers an attractive route to the current industrial means of producing cyclohexanone and cyclohexanol (KA oil), both key materials in the production of Nylon. Herein we demonstrate that through the in-situ production of H 2 O 2 supported AuPd nanoparticles catalyse the formation of KA oil under conditions where activity is limited when using molecular O 2 , with no loss in catalytic activity observed upon re-use. The effect of key reaction parameters, including reaction temperature, catalyst mass and H 2 :O 2 ratio are evaluated. Graphic Abstract