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Two-step synthesis and oxidizing power assessment of novel pyrylium
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Abstract
Photoredox catalysis is a relatively new concept, and it involves the absorption of light for more productive use of lower energy radiation and to catalyze selective reactions. Traditionally, catalysts used for oxidation or reduction reactions were metal catalysts, such as iridium. However, these metal catalysts are not environmentally friendly and are expensive, prompting the use of organic catalysts. Pyrylium salt, an organic catalyst, can be used as a catalyst. However, the oxidizing ability of basic pyrylium is not that good and can still be improved. In this project, a pyrylium salt with substituents that include fluorine and chlorine (halogens) was synthesized to boost its oxidizing ability in an alcohol oxidation reaction due to its electron-withdrawing groups. Despite unsuccessful oxidation, there is still much research to prove that it can substitute for metal catalysts.
Keywords
Pyridium salt, photoredox catalyst, alcohol oxidation, oxidizing agent
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Wu,J. (2023). Two-step synthesis and oxidizing power assessment of novel pyrylium. Theoretical and Natural Science,6,1-7.
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