Heterogeneous Cu2O-mediated ethylene glycol production from dimethyl oxalate

An efficient process for the conversion of dimethyl oxalateinto ethylene glycol with high selectivity and high yield over Cu2O was investigated. In situ formed Cu as a true catalytically active species showed a good catalytic performance for DMO conversion to produce EG in 95% yield.

Ethylene glycol was obtained from dimethyl oxalate in high yield over Cu2O in aqueous media.Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide