Oxidation of Dibenzyl Ether with Nitric Acid to Benzaldehyde in Continuous-flow Microreactors

Key Points

• This research aims to develop an efficient method for synthesizing benzaldehyde by oxidizing dibenzyl ether.
• Utilized continuous-flow microreactors for the oxidation process.
• Employed nitric acid as the oxidizing agent.
• Evaluated the environmental impacts of the production process.
• Successfully converted dibenzyl ether to benzaldehyde.
• Demonstrated a sustainable and chlorine-free process for chemical synthesis.

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