Direct bromination of hydrocarbons catalyzed by Li2MnO3 under oxygen and photo-irradiation conditions??

RSC Advances Pub Date: 2012-12-13 DOI: 10.1039/C2RA22197G

Abstract

A method for the direct bromination of hydrocarbons with Br2 using a ubiquitous and inexpensive catalyst is highly desirable. Herein, we report the selective mono-bromination of hydrocarbons in good yield using Li2MnO3 as a catalyst under irradiation with a fluorescent room light. This new catalyst can be recycled. The effect of light was investigated using action spectra, which revealed that the reaction occurred on the surface of the catalyst.

Graphical abstract: Direct bromination of hydrocarbons catalyzed by Li2MnO3 under oxygen and photo-irradiation conditions
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