Abstract
The production of chemicals from lignin and lignin depolymerisation products is a promising alternative route to replace fossil fuels. Transetherification of guaiacol, a lignin derived model compound, to o-ethoxyphenol with γ-Al2O3 as the catalyst in supercritical ethanol has been investigated. The best reaction condition is 280 °C for 3 h, giving a yield of 42% with a selectivity of 86%. A reaction pathway is also proposed. Besides, this work provides an example for producing a longer chain ether from a short chain ether.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 36-39 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Catalysis communications |
Volume | 30 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2 Nov 2013 |
Keywords
- IR-82574
- METIS-290707