Published November 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

Electrocatalytic oxidation of alcohols and diols in a biphasic medium using CeIV methanesulfonate as mediator

  • 1. Uberlandia Univ., MG (Brazil). Dept. de Quimica
  • 2. Sao Paulo Univ., Ribeirao Preto, SP (Brazil). Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciencias e Letras. Dept. de Quimica

Description

Some alcohols and diols were oxidized electro-catalytically in a biphasic system using cerium methanesulphonate as mediator. A mixture of methanesulphonic acid solution and benzene was used and aldehydes, ketones and diacids were some of the principal products obtained with yield varying from 27 to 98%. In several cases selectivity was obtained. (author)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Portuguese)
Oxidacoes eletrocataliticas de alcoois e diois em meio bifasico utilizando metanossulfonato de Ce

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Quimica Nova
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 731-734
ISSN
0100-4042
CODEN
QUNODK

Optional Information

Notes
20 refs., 1 fig., 1 tab.