Abstract
This chapter surveys recent advances in the selective oxidation of aromatic rings leading to the production of phenols, quinones, and other oxygenated compounds. The chapter starts with a consideration of general mechanisms operating in the oxidation of aromatic compounds. Then, after a short description of stoichiometric oxidation processes, the chapter mainly focuses on the environmentally benign catalytic (both homogeneous and heterogeneous) oxidation of different classes of aromatic compounds. Special sections are devoted to photochemical, electrochemical, and enzymatic oxidations. A selection of the most relevant results reported so far in the literature is provided. Discussion on the scope and limitations of the existing methods for the selective oxidation of aromatic rings as well as challenges in this field closes the chapter.
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