Catalytic Oxidation of Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Sulphides by Heteropoly Metalates

Oxidising behaviour of both simple and substituted heteropoly compounds was investigated under homogeneous conditions in the presence of H2O2 and t-BuOOH with organic sulphides and alkyl benzenes as substrates. Activity of these catalysts depends on the nature of the substrates used as well as the oxidisingВ agent employed. The mechanistic aspects of the reaction are also elucidated.