In order to prepare heterogeneous non-enzyme model catalysts, a chelat
e,ion exchange resin, or silica gel modified with iminodiacetic acid w
as treated with Fe2+ ion in the presence Of L-ascorbic acid. Hydroxyla
tion of toluene and ethylbenzene, NIH shift with hydroxylation of tolu
ene-4-d, and oxidation of adamantane were studied using the heterogene
ous model catalysts in pH 4.0 aqueous acetone at 30-degrees-C under an
oxygen atmosphere with mechanical shaking to discuss active oxygen sp
ecies.