Reaction Kinetics and Catalysis Letters, Vol.76, No.2, 243-248, 2002
Catalytic reactivity of Cr/SiO2 in the liquid phase oxidation of cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide
Silica supported chromium is a heterogeneous, active and selective catalyst for the liquid phase oxidation of cyclohexanol by tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) in the presence or absence of oxygen. It is also active for the decomposition of TBHP. The reactivity at 70degreesC and atmospheric pressure is higher than over other catalysts and the cyclohexanone selectivity is 100%.