Open AccessKinetics of Transition Metal Ion Catalyzed Oxidation of some Industrially Important Alcohols using Ammonium Meta Vanadate in Acidic Medium
Author(s) -
Harichandra A Parbat,
Deepa Prabhu,
Anna Pratima Nikalje
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
global journal of science frontier research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-4626
pISSN - 0975-5896
DOI - 10.34257/gjsfrbvol19is3pg35
Subject(s) - vanadate , chemistry , catalysis , transition metal , ammonium metavanadate , oxide , metal , ammonium , ammonium molybdate , alcohol oxidation , organic chemistry , homogeneous , inorganic chemistry , zinc , physics , thermodynamics
Oxidation of alcohols has industrial importance as it yields several useful products.Toxic and costly metal ions like Os(VIII), Cr(VI), and Ru in different oxidation states are widely used for the oxidation of a variety of organic compounds. We are reporting herein the oxidation of the industrially usefulprimary alcohols, 2-Chloroethanol, 2-Butoxyethanol and 2-Phenoxyethanol using Ammonium metavanadate in acidic medium. Relatively less toxic and cheaper transition metal ions of the first series are effectively used as homogeneous catalysts for the oxidation of the alcohols to the corresponding aldehydes. 2- Chloroethanol is used as a precursor for ethylene oxide and is useful in the manufacture of crop protection chemicals, and pharmaceuticals.2-Butoxyethanol finds use in the making of paints, varnishes and industrial and household cleaners.