Abstract
The methoxylation of alpha-pinene was studied over sulfonic acid-functionalized mesoporous silica (MCM-41, PMO) at 60 degrees C. The support functionalization was achieved by the introduction of 3-(mercaptopropyl) trimethoxysilane onto the surface of these materials either by grafting or by co-condensation. The thiol groups were oxidized to SO(3)H by treatment with H(2)O(2). All the catalysts were active in the studied reaction being the PMO-SO(3)H-g the best one. Good values of selectivity to alpha-terpinyl methyl ether were obtained with these catalysts. Catalytic stability of the PMO-SO(3)H-g was evaluated by performing consecutive batch runs with the same catalyst sample. After the third batch it was observed a stabilisation of the activity.
Original language | Unknown |
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Title of host publication | Studies in Surface Science and Catalysis |
Editors | A Gedeon, P Massiani, F Babonneau |
Pages | 1319-1322 |
Volume | 174 |
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Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
Event | 4th Conference of the Federation of European Zeolite Associations (FEZA) - Duration: 1 Jan 2008 → … |
Conference
Conference | 4th Conference of the Federation of European Zeolite Associations (FEZA) |
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Period | 1/01/08 → … |