Coupling reaction in catalytic decomposition of cyclohexyl hydroperoxide

Abstract Coupling reaction of cyclohexyl hydroperoxide (CHHP) decomposition and cyclohexane oxidation in the process of catalytic decomposition of CHHP was identified via cyclopentane instead of cyclohexane used as solvent. A method was established to evaluate this coupling reaction. Based on this method, it can be accurately distinguished the product of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone (K/A oil) derived from whether decomposition of CHHP or oxidation of cyclohexane. The established method is of great significance to the further study of the coupling reaction.