Nitrogen oxides/selenium dioxide-mediated benzylic oxidations

Joseph E. Remias; Ayusman Sen

doi:10.1016/S1381-1169(03)00153-5

Nitrogen oxides/selenium dioxide-mediated benzylic oxidations

Joseph E. Remias, Ayusman Sen

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Abstract

The oxidation of benzylic groups to the corresponding carboxylic acid functionality by dioxygen is mediated by a combination of nitrogen oxides and selenium dioxide (SeO₂). Substrates examined include alkylnaphthalenes and alkylpyridines. The aldehyde appears to be an intermediate in the reaction. Mechanistic studies suggest that the rate-determining step is hydrogen atom abstraction by nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) to form the benzyl radical. Selenium dioxide subsequently oxidizes this radical to the desired product.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	63-70
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
Volume	201
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/S1381-1169(03)00153-5
State	Published - Jul 1 2003

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Catalysis
Process Chemistry and Technology
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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