Catalytic oxidation are processes that rely on catalysts to introduce oxygen into organic and inorganic compounds.
[1] Carboxylic acids, ketones, epoxides, and alcohols are often obtained by partial oxidation of alkanes and alkenes with dioxygen.
In the heterogeneous processes, gaseous substrate and oxygen (or air) are passed over solid catalysts.
Important homogeneous catalysts for the oxidation of organic compounds are carboxylates of cobalt, iron, and manganese.
[2] Many selective oxidation catalysts have been developed for producing fine chemicals of pharmaceutical or academic interest.
Catalytic heaters generate flameless heat from a supply of combustible fuel and oxygen from air as oxidant.