CATALYSIS IN THE PRODUCTION OF PHENOLS FROM AROMATICS

摘要

This disclosure relates to catalytic complexes for the oxidation of aromatic compounds. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to complexes with three coordination centers. Typically, two centers comprise the same metal ion and the third, central coordination center is a different atom. In certain embodiments, the catalytic complexes are used to produce phenolic products from aromatic compounds such as benzene using oxidants such as hydrogen peroxide or oxygen.