| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64766 | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
•Microwave activation for the dehydration of phenylethan-1,2-diol to phenylacetaldehyde.•FeCl3, HCl and H2SO4 are efficient acid catalysts for the synthesis of phenylacetaldehyde.•The reusability of the catalyst was efficient during four cycles.•Application to styrene oxide gave the phenylacetaldehyde in good yield.
A highly efficient, simple and versatile acid catalyst is proposed for the selective acid dehydration of 1-phenylethan-1,2-diol to phenylacetaldehyde in water-CPME biphasic media under microwave irradiation. A high stability and recyclability of the catalyst is also observed under the investigated conditions.
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Authors
Sarah Le Guenic, Claire Ceballos, Christophe Len,