Oxidation of Organic Substrates with Sodium Hypochlorite (A Review)

A review of studies in the field of oxidation of organic substrates with sodium hypochlorite, published in the past 15–20 years, is presented. Oxidation of primary and secondary alcohols, epoxidation of olefins, oxidative desulfurization, and nitrogen oxide oxidation are described. A comparative analysis of various catalytic systems used in this field is made. Industrial uses of sodium hypochlorite, in particular, for wastewater treatment, are described. The main directions of using sodium hypochlorite and the related prospects and problems are outlined.