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2870038 
Journal Article 
Alternating-current electrolysis for the production of phenol from benzene 
Lee, B; Naito, H; Nagao, M; Hibino, T 
2012 
Yes 
Angewandte Chemie (International Edition)
ISSN: 1433-7851
EISSN: 1521-3773 
Angewandte Chemie 
51 
28 
6961-6965 
English 
22684819 
WOS:000305990800029 
Works both ways: phenol was produced by both anodic and cathodic benzene oxidations over the V(x)O(y)-Sn(0.9)In(0.1)P(2)O(7) electrode in an electrochemical cell, thus allowing the use of AC electrolysis for phenol production. AC electrolysis was found to be more efficient and selective toward phenol production than DC electrolysis. 
active oxygen species; alternating-current electrolysis; benzene; oxidation; phenol