H2O2Oxidation by Ce(IV) Contained Weakley-Type Heteropolyoxometalate for Various Alcohols

Abstract
Catalytic activity of Ce(IV) contained Weakley-type heteropoly-oxometalate for the H2O2 oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols was evaluated for the first time. It was found that this catalyst exhibited a mild and thus quite selective activity, especially for benzylalcohols.