Double metal cyanides as efficient solid acid catalysts for synthesis of beta-amino alcohols under solvent-free conditions
| Title | Double metal cyanides as efficient solid acid catalysts for synthesis of beta-amino alcohols under solvent-free conditions |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2008 |
| Authors | Saikia, L, Satyarthi, JK, Gonnade, RG, Srinivas, D, Ratnasamy, P |
| Journal | Catalysis Letters |
| Volume | 123 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pagination | 24-31 |
| Date Published | JUN |
| Type of Article | Article |
| ISSN | 1011-372X |
| Keywords | beta-Amino alcohols, double metal cyanide (DMC), regioselective ring-opening of epoxides, Single crystal x-ray structure, solid Lewis-acid catalyst |
| Abstract | A novel application of Fe-Zn double metal cyanide complexes as solid, acid catalysts for regioselective synthesis of beta-amino alcohols under solvent-free conditions via ring-opening of epoxides with amines is reported for the first time. The conversion of epoxides to beta-amino alcohols is nearly 100%. In the reaction with styrene oxide, regioselective beta-amino alcohol formation is higher with aromatic than with aliphatic amines. Strong Lewis acidic Zn(2+) ions in the catalyst are probably the active sites in this reaction. |
| DOI | 10.1007/s10562-008-9410-z |
| Type of Journal (Indian or Foreign) | Foreign |
| Impact Factor (IF) | 2.294 |
Divison category:
Catalysis and Inorganic Chemistry
Center for Material Characterization (CMC)
Physical and Materials Chemistry