The effect of solvent on the phenol hydroxylation over Cu-apatite catalysta.
| Solvent | X Ph (%) | Y Cat (%) | Y HQ (%) | Y BQ (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | 64 | 68 | 27 | 5 |
| Methanol | 5 | Trace | Trace | Trace |
| Ethanol | 6 | Trace | Trace | Trace |
| Acetone | 3 | Trace | Trace | Trace |
Reaction conditions: phenol, 5 mmol; H2O2, 10 mmol; catalyst (50 mg), solvent (10 mL), time (2 h) and 60 °C.