The Iron(II) Complex [Fe(CF<sub>3</sub>SO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>(mcp)] as a Convenient, Readily Available Catalyst for the Selective Oxidation of Methylenic Sites in Alkanes
The efficient and selective oxidation of secondary CH sites of alkanes is achieved by using low catalyst loadings of a non‐expensive, readily available iron catalyst [Fe(II)(CF3SO3)2(mcp)], Fe‐mcp, [mcp=N,N′‐dimethyl‐N,N′‐bis(2‐pyridylmethyl)cyclohexane‐trans‐1,2‐diamine]}, and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) as oxidant, via a simple reaction protocol. Natural products are selectively oxidized and isolated