Water-soluble imidazolium-functionalized Cu( ii ) complex as a recyclable catalyst for allylic and benzylic oxidation

Key Points

• To investigate the efficacy of a water-soluble Cu(II) catalyst in oxidizing allylic and benzylic groups.
• Utilized a water-soluble imidazolium-functionalized Cu(II) complex as a catalyst.
• Combined the catalyst with tert-butyl hydroperoxide for reactions.
• Performed reactions in an aqueous environment.
• Achieved successful allylic and benzylic oxidations using the catalyst.
• Demonstrated the recyclability of the catalyst in subsequent reactions.