Open AccessThe Formation of Dibenzoyl Peroxide in the Autoxidation of Benzaldehyde in the Presence of Lithium Chloride
Author(s) -
Kurt Bühler,
W. Diesch,
Arun K. Ghosh
Publication year - 1974
Publication title -
canadian journal of chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.323
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1480-3291
pISSN - 0008-4042
DOI - 10.1139/v74-244
Subject(s) - chemistry , autoxidation , benzaldehyde , peroxide , lithium (medication) , lithium chloride , chloride , oxygen , photochemistry , organic chemistry , inorganic chemistry , catalysis , medicine , endocrinology
During the autoxidation of benzaldehyde catalyzed by lithium chloride, 26% (by weight) dibenzoyl peroxide is formed. The lithium chloride is responsible for the acceleration of the oxygen uptake and the formation of dibenzoyl peroxide.
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