A catalyst system and process for the oxidative cleavage of alkenes with hydrogen peroxide is provided. The catalyst system comprises a source of ruthenium, a source of molybdenum and a phase transfer agent. The process comprises contacting an alkene with the hydrogen peroxide in the presence of the above catalyst system. Sources of ruthenium and molybdenum comprise the metals, salts or complexes. Preferred sources are RuCl3 and MoO3. The phase transfer agent is preferably a quaternary ammonium salt. The process usually takes place in the presence of an organic solvent, preferably t-butanol.
申请公布号
WO9500243(A1)
申请公布日期
1995.01.05
申请号
WO1994GB01345
申请日期
1994.06.22
申请人
SOLVAY INTEROX LIMITED;JOHNSTONE, ALEXANDER;MIDDLETON, PAUL, JOHN;SANDERSON, WILLIAM, RONALD;SERVICE, MIRANDA
发明人
JOHNSTONE, ALEXANDER;MIDDLETON, PAUL, JOHN;SANDERSON, WILLIAM, RONALD;SERVICE, MIRANDA