Selective oxidation of veratryl alcohol with composites of Au nanoparticles and graphene quantum dots as catalysts

Xiaochen Wu, Shouwu Guo, Jingyan Zhang

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Abstract

Veratryl alcohol can be oxidized to veratryl aldehyde or veratric acid with excellent selectivity and efficient conversion under acidic and alkaline conditions using Au nanoparticles and graphene quantum dot composites (Au/GQDs) as catalysts.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)6318-6321
Number of pages4
JournalChemical Communications
Volume51
Issue number29
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 14 2015
Externally publishedYes

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