Catalytic Systems Based on Magnesium and Zinc Compounds in the Oxidation Reactions of Alkylarenes and the Decomposition Reactions of the Corresponding Hydroperoxides

Abstract

The oxidation of aromatic hydrocarbons in the presence of magnesium and zinc 2-ethylhexanoates and a mixed catalyst based on these compounds is studied. It is shown that magnesium and zinc carboxylates are active catalytic systems which catalyze the decomposition of hydroperoxides representing the primary alkylarene oxidation products alongside with activation of oxygen.