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Process for catalytically oxidizing cycloolefins, particularly cyclohexene

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OSTI ID:868949
This invention is a process for catalytically oxidizing cycloolefins, particularly cyclohexenes, to form a variety of oxygenates. The catalyst used in the process is a covalently bonded iridium-heteropolyanion species. The process uses the catalyst in conjunction with a gaseous oxygen containing gas to form 2-cyclohexen-1-ol and also 2-cyclohexen-1-one.
Research Organization:
University of Oregon (Eugene, OR)
DOE Contract Number:
FG06-89ER13998
Assignee:
Catalytica, Inc. (Mountain View, CA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5250739
OSTI ID:
868949
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English