Abstract

Methane is oxidized in aqueous solution with atmospheric oxygen and hydrogen peroxide in a reaction catalyzed by a NaVO3-pyrazine-2-carboxylic acid system. Methyl hydroperoxide is selectively formed at 50°C. The turnover number of the catalyst after 24 h amounts to 480, and the yield of methyl hydroperoxide is 24% with respect to H2O2. Formaldehyde and formic acid are mainly formed at 120°C.

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