| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44120 | Applied Catalysis A: General | 2007 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
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.
Graphical abstractPd–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 full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
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Authors
Kelly A. da Silva Rocha, Patricia A. Robles-Dutenhefner, Edesia M.B. Sousa, Elena F. Kozhevnikova, Ivan V. Kozhevnikov, Elena V. Gusevskaya,