A novel route for preparation of Mn-containing hollow framework TS-1, and its selective allylic oxidation of cyclohexene

A new manganese-containing hollow framework TS-1 (MTS-1) was prepared via simple recrystallization of traditional TS-1 in the presence of tetrapropylammonium hydroxide (TPAOH) and manganese(III)–acetylacetonate, and its catalytic performance was tested for aerobic oxidation of cyclohexene without any solvents. This hollow bimetal TS-1 catalyst is more active than catalysts containing Mn or Ti solely; the formation of metal framework sites may be responsible for increased activity. The characterization techniques such as UV-vis, FT-IR, Raman, XRD, N2-adsorption, TEM, and XPS confirm the incorporation of Mn and Ti in the zeolite framework sites. This hollow catalyst shows high catalytic activity and stability (ten cycles) in the oxidation of cyclohexene, and demonstrates the potential of TS-1 catalysts for use in aerobic oxidations.