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Abstract
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In this work, we have synthesized a copper(II) complex of 6,6'-(propane-1,3-diylbis(azanediyl))bis(2,4-di-tert-bu-tylphenol) due to its structural similarity to galactose oxidase active site. The electrochemical oxidation of K2[Cu(LDAP)Cl2] complex shows that the oxidation process is ligand-centered due to the oxidation of phenolate to the phenoxyl radicals. The K2[Cu(LDAP)Cl2] complex also undergoes an electrochemical metal-centered reduction. The difference in oxidation and reduction peaks considered as the stability of the mentioned complex, which has been estimated in the presence of various coordinating ligands such as acetate and chloride. Also, a highly efficient and eco-friendly oxidation of alcohol to the aldehyde with air as oxidant and K2[Cu(LDAP)Cl2] complex as a catalyst was performed.
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