1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU): a highly efficient catalyst in glycerol carbonate synthesis
| Title | 1,8-Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU): a highly efficient catalyst in glycerol carbonate synthesis |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2014 |
| Authors | Munshi, MK, Gade, SM, Mane, MV, Mishra, D, Pal, S, Vanka, K, Rane, VH, Kelkar, AA |
| Journal | Journal of Molecular Catalysis A-Chemical |
| Volume | 391 |
| Pagination | 144-149 |
| Date Published | SEP |
| Type of Article | Article |
| ISSN | 1381-1169 |
| Keywords | DBU, Glycerol, Glycerol carbonate, transesterification |
| Abstract | Transesterification of dimethyl carbonate (DMC) with glycerol (GLY) was investigated using various amines as catalysts. Amidines like 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) and 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene (DBN) were found to be the best catalysts for this reaction. Best results: 98% conversion of GLY with 96% selectivity to GC (TON: 9408), were obtained with DBU as a catalyst. Effect of various reaction conditions on activity and selectivity were investigated using DBU as catalyst. The mechanism of the reaction was investigated with the help of H-1, C-13 and N-15 NMR analysis and OFT calculations. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.molcata.2014.04.016 |
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
| Impact Factor (IF) | 3.958 |
Divison category:
Chemical Engineering & Process Development