A recyclable polymer anchored copper(II) catalyst for oxidation reaction of olefins and alcohols with tert-butylhydroperoxide in aqueous medium

A new reusable polymer anchored Cu(II) complex was synthesized which can acts as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for oxidation of olefins and alcohols with tert-butylhydroperoxide (TBHP) in aqueous medium. The present catalyst well oxidized styrene and other olefins to their allylic products and alcohols were converted to their corresponding aldehydes in good-to-moderate yields. This catalyst can be easily recovered by filtration and recycled without significant loss of its catalytic performances.