Effect of base nature on the oxidation of dimethyl sulfoxide with hydrogen peroxide in superbasic media

Kinetic relationships of the dimethyl sulfoxide oxidation to dimethyl sulfone with hydrogen peroxide in the presence of an alkali (MOH) or sodium tert-butoxide were investigated. Kinetic parameters of the process were calculated. The process was found to proceed through the intermediate formation of the alkaline salts MeOOH. The effect of the base nature on the stage of salt formation and oxidation was revealed.