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Possibility of the Benzoic Acids Formation by Oxidation of Benzyl Chlorides in the Sand
Department of Environmental Systems Science, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan
Department of Environmental Systems Science, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan
- 1 Department of Environmental Systems Science, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan
- 2 Department of Environmental Systems Science, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan
Journal of Environmental Protection·Volume 04 (2013)·Pages 126–128·Published 25 January 2013·DOI10.4236/jep.2013.41014
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Abstract
Seeking the possibility of the formation of benzoic acids from benzyl halides in natural soil, a model oxidation reaction of the halides was carried out in the presence of water and soil in an open air under UV light irradiation. Addition of TiO 2 to soil raised the yield of the acid, implying such a metal oxide plays a real catalytic role in this oxidation. By these supplementary experiments, one of the possibilities for the formation of benzoic acids in natural soil from benzyl chlorides was supported .
KeywordsOxidationBenzyl halidesAromatic Carboxylic Acids
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