Pd–heteropoly acid as a bifunctional heterogeneous catalyst for one-pot conversion of citronellal to menthol

Pd–H3PW12O40/SiO2 catalyzes the one-pot transformation of (+)-citronellal to menthol via acid-catalyzed cyclization followed by Pd-catalyzed hydrogenation, with 92% yield of menthol at 100% citronellal conversion and 85% stereoselectivity for the desired (−)-menthol.

Pd–H3PW12O40/SiO2 catalyzes the one-pot transformation of (+)-citronellal to menthol via acid-catalyzed cyclization followed by Pd-catalyzed hydrogenation, with 92% yield of menthol at 100% citronellal conversion and 85% stereoselectivity for the desired (−)-menthol. Figure optionsDownload as PowerPoint slide