Efficient aerobic oxidation of alcohols using magnetically recoverable catalysts

Abstract

A simple, highly efficient and mild catalytic aerobic oxidation of alcohol, in particularly benzoin was studied using iron oxide nanoparticles as a reusable catalyst. Moreover, benzyl was synthesized in large scale using inexpensive, readily available and environmentally friendly protocol in the presence of air. This novel and green methodology will allow further development not only in the geochemistry, but also in the oxidation of alcohols to replace expensive metals and corrosive reagents.