Co(ii), a catalyst for selective conversion of phenyl rings to carboxylic acid groups?

RSC Advances Pub Date: 2014-09-25 DOI: 10.1039/C4RA10510A

Abstract

An inexpensive protocol for the conversion of –C6H4R into –COOH groups using Co(II)–Oxone mixture as the catalytic system is described. A series of substrates containing substituted and non-substituted phenyl groups could be selectively converted into carboxylic acids. Initial mechanistic data have been provided.

Graphical abstract: Co(ii), a catalyst for selective conversion of phenyl rings to carboxylic acid groups
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