Oxidation reactions of mononuclear manganese (III) complexes

This review encompasses the oxidation reactions of various manganese(III) coordinated molecules. The reactions have been categorized primarily with respect to the type of manganese(III) complexes. Emphasis has been given to the reactivity of the manganese(III) complexes derived from aminopolycarboxylic acids, acetylacetone, porphyrins, bipyridine and pyrophosphoric acid with various organic, inorganic and biochemical electron donors. Kinetic and mechanistic features associated with the interactions have been highlighted and analysed critically. The utility and scope of the catalytic oxidation of hydrocarbons and secondary amines by manganese(III) porphyrins are discussed at length.