Computer-aided design of molecular catalysts for alkane oxidation using dodeca-substituted iron porphyrins. [801Halogenated dodeca-substituted iron-porphyrins]

Recent progress in the design, synthesis, and activity testing of catalysts for partial oxidation of light alkanes is described. The first testing results for the designed halogenated dodeca-substituted iron-porphyrin catalysts are presented. The results validate the design goals selected and suggest improvements to the current catalyst designs.