Progress on the Catalytic Activity of Nitrogen Heterocyclic Compounds in the Electrooxidation of Benzyl Alcohols
Selective oxidation of aromatic alcohols to corresponding carbonyl compounds(aldehyde or ketone)has been one of the biggest challenges facing chemical researchers.The indirect electrochemical synthetic method is a widespread strategy for the electrooxidation of aromatic alcohols,and it is an effective approach to improve the selectivity by regulating the structure of organic mediators.In this manuscript,several types of organic mediators containing different frameworks and their applications in the electrochemical oxidation of alcohols are reviewed.Their structures and oxidative mechanism are also summarized.Furthermore,how to improve the stability,solubility and catalytic activity of organic mediators to achieve controllable oxidation of alcohols are elaborated.