| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6527767 | Journal of Catalysis | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The conversion mechanism of 2,5-dimethylfuran and ethylene to p-xylene is explored. ⺠p-Xylene is obtained by dehydration of a Diels-Alder oxa-norbonene cyclo-adduct. ⺠Lewis acids are predicted to be very effective Diels-Alder catalysts. ⺠Brønsted acids have no catalytic effect on the Diels-Alder reaction. ⺠Brønsted acids are found to be very effective dehydration catalysts.
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Authors
Nima Nikbin, Phuong T. Do, Stavros Caratzoulas, Raul F. Lobo, Paul J. Dauenhauer, Dionisios G. Vlachos,