Green oxidations. Manganese(II) sulfate aided oxidations of organic compounds by potassium permanganate

Abstract

The oxidation of arenes and sulfides by potassium permanganate was accomplished in good yields under solvent free and heterogeneous conditions when manganese(II) sulfate is used as a solid support. After extraction of the organic products, the inorganic products can be reoxidized to permanganate. This result is important because it provides an approach to oxidation reactions that is, in theory, infinitely sustainable. © Springer-Verlag 2007.