Enhanced catalytic activity of copper complexes in microgels for aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohols

Dominic Schaefer, Fabian Fink, Denise Kleinschmidt, Kristina Keisers, Fabian Thomas, Alexander Hoffmann, Andrij Pich*, Sonja Herres-Pawlis*

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Abstract

Catalytically active copper bis(pyrazolyl)methane complexes have been anchored into pVCL-GMA microgels on specified positions within the microgel network. Functionalized microgels act as nanoreactors providing a tailored environment and stabilization for the copper complexes thus increasing the product yield. The oxidation of benzyl alcohols to their respective aldehydes was chosen as a test reaction to show the enhancement of catalytic activity due to the immobilization of the copper complex compared to the copper salt and the molecular copper complex.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5601-5604
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume56
Issue number42
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 May 2020

Keywords

  • RADICAL POLYMERIZATION
  • SURFACE
  • BROKEN

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