Elsevier, Tetrahedron Letters, 27(42), p. 4511-4514
DOI: 10.1016/s0040-4039(01)00781-x
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Novel nanoporous materials have been prepared that are recyclable catalysts for the aerobic oxidation of activated and non-activated alcohols. The catalysts are organically modified silicas (ormosils) doped with tetra-n-propylammonium perruthenate (TPAP) via the sol-gel process. Hydrophobicity and flexibility of the sol-gel cages were crucial in promoting catalysis.