Supported task-specific ionic liquid catalyst for highly efficient and recyclable aerobic oxidation of benzyl alcohols
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A novel catalytic system was prepared by impregnating ionic liquid immobilized 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidyl-1-oxyl (TEMPO) and copper salt onto various silica supports. This catalytic system was capable of rapidly converting different benzylic and allylic alcohols into the corresponding aldehydes under O2 atmosphere with high conversion. Recycling results showed that the catalyst could be easily recovered and reused.