Studies of oxidations by Fenton's reagent using redox titration. II. Effect of oxygen

Abstract

The effect of oxygen on oxidations by Fenton's reagent has been studied by redox titration at constant oxidation potential. The reactivity of substrate radicals towards oxygen has been assessed. The peroxide requirements for the complete oxidation of substrate in the absence and presence of oxygen have been compared. The extent of oxidation of different substrates was determined by gas chromatography and the results indicated the occurrence, in oxygen, of nem chain reactions.