Original paper
Aldol Condensation of Cyclopentanone on Hydrophobized MgO. Promotional Role of Water and Changes in the Rate-Limiting Step upon Organosilane Functionalization
Abstract
Aldol condensation is a key C—C coupling reaction for upgrading of biomass-derived oxygenates to fuels and chemicals. Here, we investigate the effects of added water on the condensation of cyclopentanone (CPO) on hydrophobized MgO catalysts. We have found that the role of water strongly depends on the degree of hydrophobic functionalization of the MgO surface. That is, on a nonfunctionalized (hydrophilic) high-surface-area MgO catalyst, the rate...
Paper Details
Title
Aldol Condensation of Cyclopentanone on Hydrophobized MgO. Promotional Role of Water and Changes in the Rate-Limiting Step upon Organosilane Functionalization
Published Date
Feb 14, 2019
Journal
Volume
9
Issue
4
Pages
2831 - 2841