Porphyrin derivatives catalyzed photoinduced oxidation of amines under the atmosphere of oxygen

Abstract

Oxidation reaction is one of the most important processes in industrial chemistry. Conventionally, stoichiometric amounts of oxidants which are toxic or explosive are used for the most of current oxidation reactions. In this study, we investigated application of inexhaustible solar energy as driving force of oxidation reaction in view of green chemistry, and porphyrin derivatives catalyzed photoinduced oxidation of amines under the atmosphere of oxygen.