Synthesis and application of Co(salen) complexes containing proximal imidazolium ionic liquid cores
Posted: Tue, 01/08/2013 - 19:33
Subject:
Lignin reactions in catalytic ionic liquids
Date:
Mon, 10/24/2011
Web Page:
http://www.nrcresearchpress.com/doi/abs/10.1139/v11-106
Ionic ligands derived from a salen ligand containing two proximal 1,3-disubstituted imidazolium ionic liquid cores form cobalt(III) complexes capable of selectively oxidizing veratryl alcohol, a lignin model compound, to veratraldehyde using air as the source of oxygen. These complexes are easy to prepare, inexpensive, water stable, and soluble in ionic liquids, making them viable candidates for use as oxidation catalysts.
