Y. Li, W. Liu, M. Wu, Zh. Yi, J. Zhang, “Selective photoinduced oxidation of 2,3,5-trimethylphenol to 2,3,5-trimethylbenzoquinone catalyzed by hypocrellins/CuCo2O4”, Mendeleev Commun., 2010, Volume 20, Issue 4,Pages 218

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Selective photoinduced oxidation of 2,3,5-trimethylphenol to 2,3,5-trimethylbenzoquinone catalyzed by hypocrellins/CuCo₂O₄

Y. Li, W. Liu, M. Wu, Zh. Yi, J. Zhang

Key Laboratory of Natural Pharmaceutical & Chemical Biology of Yunnan Province, Honghe University, Mengzi, P. R. China

Abstract: The title reaction afforded 2,3,5-trimethylbenzoquinone with a high selectivity (nearly 100%) at a 7.3% conversion of 2,3,5-trimethylphenol under irradiation with visible light (> 400nm) in an aerobic atmosphere.

Language: English

DOI: 10.1016/j.mencom.2010.06.012