Selective catalytic oxidation of benzylic alcohols to the corresponding carbonyl compounds with TBHP over CrS-2

Abstract Chromium containing medium pore molecular sieve ( Si Cr > 140 ) having MEL (CrS-2) topology selectively catalyzes the oxidation of various benzylic alcohols to the corresponding carbonyl compounds using 70% tert - butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as an oxidant.