Free Radical Generation

The 1-electron oxidation of a phenol can be accomplished via chemical or enzymatic means.

Chemical Means

1) KMnO4

2. Cerium (IV)

For Cerium Free Radicals: 100 mL solution of 2 mM HPA and 100 mL solution of Ce (IV).

For 100 mL of 2 mM HPA:

Weigh out 30.4mg of HPA

Add it into 100 mL DI water

For 100 mL of 2 mM Ce (IV)

Weigh out 109.6 mg of Ammonium Cerium Nitrate

Add that to 2.5 mL of 18M sulfuric acid

Add that solution to 97.5 mL of DI water

3. Fenton Chemistry

Fenton Chemistry Article