Solvent-free aerobic epoxidation of 1-decene using supported cobalt catalysts

Rebecca V. Engel, Raiedhah Alsaiari, Ewa Nowicka, Peter J. Miedziak, Simon A. Kondrat, David J. Morgan, Jennifer K. Edwards, Graham J. Hutchings*

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Abstract

In this study, active cobalt-based catalysts are reported for the solvent-free aerobic epoxidation of 1-decene as a non-noble metal, alternative to the conventionally used gold catalyst. No sacrificial reductant is applied and air is used as primary oxidant at ambient pressure. The influence of different radical initiators and the product distribution over time is investigated. Evidence for a reaction mechanism similar to the previously reported gold-catalysed aerobic epoxidation of 1-decene, is given. Furthermore, it is shown that the catalyst stability is influenced by the choice of the support.

Original languageEnglish
JournalCatalysis Today
Early online date23 Sep 2018
DOIs
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 23 Sep 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aerobic epoxidation
  • Solvent-free epoxidation
  • Supported cobalt oxide catalysts

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