Partial Synthesis of Novel Ligands for the Catalytic Activation of Hydrogen Peroxide in Pursuit of Green Oxidative Chemistry
Date of Award
2008
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelors
Department
Natural Sciences
First Advisor
Scudder, Paul
Keywords
Catalytic Activation, Hydrogen Peroxide, Green Chemistry
Area of Concentration
Chemistry
Abstract
Green chemistry, at its core, is about developing a chemically sustainable society. Water borne pollution is a growing concern throughout the world. As nations develop technologically, the potential for rapidly increasing pollution becomes a growing issue. A safe, clean, and reusable method for treating water must be developed. Hydrogen peroxide when catalytically activated by complexed high valent iron provides a powerful tool for treating and eliminating water borne pollution. Based off the natural model of cytochrome P450, an increasing number of synthetic ligands have been developed. This thesis details the development and partial synthesis of a novel ligand, designed to stabilize high valent iron for the catalytic activation of hydrogen peroxide. The final goal of this thesis is the physical attachment of the ligand for simplified extraction and reuse. A synthetic scheme was planned and then modified as necessary, when complications in synthesis arose. All but the final step of the synthesis was completed.
Recommended Citation
Kaplan, Daniel, "Partial Synthesis of Novel Ligands for the Catalytic Activation of Hydrogen Peroxide in Pursuit of Green Oxidative Chemistry" (2008). Theses & ETDs. 3967.
https://digitalcommons.ncf.edu/theses_etds/3967