| abstract |
In one embodiment of the present invention, a hydrocarbon compound is oxidized with molecular oxygen in the presence of an N-hydroxy compound such as methyl ethyl ketone or N-hydroxysuccinimide and a phosphate ester such as dibutyl phosphate. Thus, an oxide of a hydrocarbon compound can be produced with high yield and high productivity. In another embodiment of the present invention, an oxide of a hydrocarbon compound can be produced in a high yield by using an oxidation catalyst containing an oxime compound such as methyl ethyl ketone. In another embodiment of the present invention, a hydroperoxide obtained by oxidizing a hydrocarbon compound at a temperature of 160 ° C. or lower using an apparatus having an inner surface made of a material that does not generate transition metal ions, for example. By decomposing, alcohol and / or ketone can be produced in high yield. |