| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41206 | Applied Catalysis A: General | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Al2O3/MgO materials with various Mg/Al molar ratios were prepared and characterized by XRD, FT-IR, SEM and BET analysis. These materials were used as catalysts for synthesis of 1-phenoxy-2-propanol (1-PhP) from phenol and propylene oxide as compared with some oxides, i.e. MgO, CaO, ZnO and Al2O3, etc. Al2O3/MgO with Al/Mg molar ratio of 1.5% exhibited outstanding catalytic performance with 98.2% conversion and 99.3% selectivity to 1-PhP at 120 °C for 5 h. This catalyst can be easily recovered and reused due to its heterogeneous catalytic nature.
Graphical abstractFigure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload high-quality image (81 K)Download as PowerPoint slideHighlights► Al2O3/MgO as an effective catalyst. ► Catalyst for atom-economic synthesis of 1-phenoxy-2-propanol. ► Al2O3 supported on promotes catalytic activity. ► The catalytic activity is ascribed to base–acid balance.
