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Tri-liquid system in the synthesis of dialkyl peroxides using tetraalkylammonium salts as phase-transfer catalysts

  • Silesian University of Technology

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Abstract

A highly effective method to synthesise dialkyl peroxides from alkyl hydroperoxides and alkyl bromides in a liquid-liquid-liquid system using tetraalkylammonium salts as phase-transfer catalysts is reported. This process was conducted in the presence of highly concentrated aqueous KOH solutions and cyclohexane as an organic solvent. In a liquid-liquid-liquid system, the phase-transfer catalyst forms an insoluble third-liquid phase between the organic and aqueous phases that enables the catalyst to be recycled multiple times. Dialkyl peroxides were obtained in high yields and with 100% selectivity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)208-213
Number of pages6
JournalApplied Catalysis A: General
Volume385
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Sept 2010

Keywords

  • Dialkyl peroxides
  • Hydroperoxides
  • Liquid-liquid-liquid PTC
  • Phase-transfer catalysts

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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