M. Hu, Jianqiang Yu, H. Xin
Jan 23, 2017
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Abstract
A catalytic method for aerobic water-based oxidation of 2,3,6-trimethylphenol to trimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone catalysed by copper(II) nitrate was achieved under mild conditions using dioxygen as an oxidant and water as a solvent. The catalyst shows high activity and selectivity in the direct oxidation of 2,3,6-trimethylphenol into trimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone. Since components used in the present system are cheap and available, our method offers a safe system in the synthesis of trimethyl-1,4-benzoquinone under halogen ions-free conditions.