Synthesis of florous pyridine derivative of palladium complex and the study of catalytical effect in oxidation reaction

In this study, florous pyridine derivative palladium complex has been synthesized. The synthesized perflorous alkylated pyridine palladium (II) (pfpy-Pd(II)) complex?s activity on alcohol oxidation in organic solvent and in scCO2, which is an alternative solvent media for conventional solvents, is examined. As a model reaction, the oxidation of benzyl alcohol is selected. In oxidation reaction of benzyl alcohol, O2 and t- BuOOH are used as oxidants and ıt?s experienced that t-BuOOH is more effective. The oxidation reaction of synthesized pfpy-Pd(II) in organic solvent has higher conversion and selectivity than oxidation in scCO2. It?s obsorbed that the oxidation of benzyl alcohol in scCO2 results in benzaldehyde and benzoic acid where as the oxidation of benzyl alcohol in organic solvent results in only benzaldehyde. Keywords: Alcohol oxidation, Palladium, Perfluoro Pyridine, Supercritical CO2