Catalytic Oxidation of Alkylbenzenes with Ozone in Acetic Acid in the Presence of Strong Acids

Abstract

The oxidation of ethylbenzene with ozone in the acetic acid–sulfuric acid system in the presence of Mn(II) acetate and cumene in the acetic acid–trifluoroacetic acid system in the presence of Co(II) acetate has been studied. The main factors that affect the catalytic ozonation of alkylbenzenes are discussed. A redox catalysis mechanism is proposed. The kinetic characteristics of the main stages of the catalytic cycle have been determined.