| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67057 | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A novel and simple one-step method for the aluminum catalyzed self-aldol reaction of valeraldehyde is presented. This mechanochemical method utilizes high-energy ball milling to produce fresh aluminum surface in the presence of valeraldehyde as a liquid milling solution. The fresh surface created through the mechanical attrition of aluminum particles during milling is highly reactive, and serves to catalyze the self-aldol reaction of valeraldehyde to form 2-propyl-3-hydroxyl-heptanal.
Graphical abstractThe self-aldol reaction of valeraldehyde to 2-propyl-3-hydroxyl-heptanal is catalyzed by fresh aluminum surface created during high-energy ball milling.Figure optionsDownload full-size imageDownload as PowerPoint slide
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Authors
Andrew S. Heintz, Javier E. Gonzales, Mark J. Fink, Brian S. Mitchell,