Abstract
The transient complex (2,3,9,10-tetramethyl-1,4,8,11-tetraazacyclotetradeca-1,3,8,10-tetraene)(H2O )Co(111)-OOCH32+, (tim)(H2O)Co(III)-O2CH32+, was prepared via the reaction of Co(11)(tim)(H2O)22+ with methylperoxyl radicals, applying radiation chemistry techniques. The transient complex decomposes mainly via a 'Fenton-like' reaction with excess Co(II)(tim)(H2O)22+, k= 16 ± 1 M-1 s-1. The transient complex reacts with the CH3O2 radicals, k=(1.4 ± 0.3) x 109 M-1 s-1 to form Co(11)(tim)(H2O)22+ and formaldehyde. This reaction is surprisingly fast and if this rate is typical for analogous reactions these reactions have to be considered in a variety of radical induced oxidation processes. The plausible role of analogous reactions in oxidation processes by peroxides and dioxygen, which are catalyzed by cobalt complexes, is discussed. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 41-46 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Inorganica Chimica Acta |
Volume | 299 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 28 Feb 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This study was supported in part by a grant from the Budgeting and Planning Committee of The Council of Higher Education and the Israel Atomic Energy Commission. D.M. wishes to express his thanks to Irene Evens for her ongoing interest and support.
Keywords
- Cobalt complexes
- Peroxyl radicals
- Radiation chemistry