This paper reports studies of factors affecting air oxidation of (-)-alpha-
pinene catalysed by Co(II)-pyridine complexes without a concomitant co-oxid
ant, Observations are presented about the nature and amount of the catalyst
, reaction temperature, oxygen how and solvent vs. non-solvent conditions.
In addition, attention has been paid to the influence of added base or acid
, and identification of side products. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All r
ights reserved.