TRIAZOLE CATALYSTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

摘要

Homogenous and heterogenous catalysts comprising 1,2,4-triazole ligands and transition metals are described. The catalysts can be used to catalyze the oxidation of hydrocarbons and other reactions. In particular, the catalysts can be used to catalyze the selective oxidation of methane to methanol and/or other C1 and C2 oxidation products under mild conditions. The catalysts can also be used to catalyze aziridation and the formation of aminoalcohols from alkenes and to catalyze the degradation of cellulosic substrates. Efficient methods of synthesizing the catalysts are described, as well.