01364nas a2200157   4500008004100000022001500041245014900056210006900205260000800274300001400282490000600296520074000302100002001042700002201062856012201084       2018                        eng d  a 2044-475300a Efficient method for cyclopentanone synthesis from furfural: understanding the role of solvents and solubility in a bimetallic catalytic system0 aEfficient method for cyclopentanone synthesis from furfural unde  cOCT  a5259-52690 v83 aThe platform chemical, furfural (FAL), is obtained from C5 stream of biomass, and effective conversion into various chemicals including cyclopentanone (CPO) would find many industrial applications. It is desirable to convert FAL to CPO under low H-2 pressure with high selectivity. In the current work, bimetallic catalysts with Pt as the base metal supported on carbon are evaluated in the synthesis of CPO using a biphasic solvent system. By tuning the solvent ratio, with toluene/water (3:4 v/v), 75% yield of CPO is achieved under 1 MPa H-2 at 180 degrees C. The difference in solubility of the substrate, intermediates and products, along with the optimum ratio of Pt and Co metals plays a crucial role in achieving better yields.1 aDohade, Manisha1 aDhepe, Paresh, L.  uhttps://library.ncl.res.in/content/efficient-method-cyclopentanone-synthesis-furfural-understanding-role-solvents-and