Crystal structure and catalytic studies of heterodinuclear complex (CuZn(μ-OAc)(μ-OH)(μ-OH2)(bpy)2)(ClO4)2

Abstract The heterodinuclear copper–zinc complex [CuZn(μ-OAc)(μ-OH)(μ-OH 2 )(bpy) 2 ](ClO 4 ) 2 has been synthesized from solid state reaction and its crystal structure was established. The heterobimetallic complex is quite efficient catalyst for hydrogen peroxide mediated oxidation of alcohols into corresponding carbonyl compounds.