Efficient oxidation of hydroquinone and alcohols by tailor-made solid polyaniline catalyst

We described the efficient and convenient catalytic oxidation of hydroquinone and primary/secondary alcohol compounds into benzoquinone and aldehyde/ketone using various oxidation states of polyaniline. We analyzed the oxidation catalyzing capabilities of the pernigraniline base polymer by designing a tailor-made catalyst to be used as a powerful oxidant, and it was easily recovered and regenerated for recycling.