Abstract
One very promising route towards the selective synthesis of desired oxygenated molecules,
including cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone, which are important in the chemical and
pharmaceutical industries, is the peroxidative oxidation of cyclohexane. This novel approach
helps to increase overall efficiency and sustainability in industrial operations while also
enabling a wider range of product options. From an economic standpoint, it opens doors for
efficient production, which boosts competition in a range of marketplaces. Socially, it responds
to the growing need for adaptable chemicals while also reducing dependence on methods that
are harmful to the environment. Furthermore, this strategy easily conforms to broad global
sustainability goals since it minimises the production of dangerous byproducts, greatly
reducing pollution from an environmental perspective.
Cyclohexane is oxidised per oxidatively, which means that peroxides are used to start the
oxidation process that produces cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone. Chemical synthesis has
advanced significantly with this transformation, which not only makes it easier to convert a
common hydrocarbon substrate into useful oxygenated compounds but also does it in a way
that promotes environmental stewardship and sustainability. In the end, this approach
represents a significant advancement in the search for more environmentally friendly and
productive chemical synthesis paradigms, portending a time when industrial advancement and
sustainability will coexist harmoniously.