Inventors:
Howard P. Angstadt - Media PA
William P. Griffin - Pittsburgh PA
Assignee:
Sun Ventures, Inc. - St. Davids PA
International Classification:
C07C17904
Abstract:
Organometallic complexes formed between hexaalkylphosphoramides (HAPA) and transition metal salts, including rare earth metals, have been found to be effective catalysts for the oxidation of olefins to form valuable oxidation products, particularly the corresponding hydroperoxides.