| abstract |
The present invention provides the following formula (2): (Wherein R 1 and R 2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group, an aryl group, a cycloalkyl group, a hydroxyl group, an alkoxy group, a carboxyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group or an acyl group, or R 1 and R 2 2 together can form a double bond or an aromatic or non-aromatic ring; Y represents an oxygen or sulfur atom; X represents an oxygen or hydroxyl group; Wherein n represents an integer of from 1 to 3). A process for the catalytic oxidation of alkanes, comprising contacting an alkane with a source of oxygen in the presence of a catalyst comprising a compound of the formula: The compounds of formula (2) are so good that when they are used in the process of the invention they can activate the source of oxygen and can promote the oxidation of alkanes at mild reaction temperatures. Has catalytic properties. |