Biomimetic Oxidation of Flavanone with Hydrogen Peroxide Catalysed by 5, 10, 15, 20-tetra-(2', 6'-Dichloro Phenyl) Porphyrinatoiron(III) Chlorides in CTAB Reverse Micelles

Abstract

Oxidation of flavanone with hydrogen peroxide catalysed by 5, 10,15,20-tetra-(2', 6'-dichlorophenyl) porphyrinatoiron(III)chlorides gives trans-3-hydroxy-flavanones, and flavones in CTAB reverse micellar conditions. The yields of oxidation products are higher in CTAB reverse micellar conditions than in homogeneous and phase transfer conditions.