Table 4.
Effect of different sources of oxygen on the catalytic properties
| Entry | Source | Conversion (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | O2 | 100 |
| 2 | Dibenzoyl peroxide | 17.75 |
| 3 | Hydrogen peroxide | 5.31 |
Reaction conditions: amount of catalyst 300 mg; reaction temperature 100°C; benzyl alcohol 2 mmol; toluene 10 mL; reaction time 2 h.