Continuous Microflow Synthesis of Fuel Precursors from Platform Molecules Catalyzed by 1,5,7-Triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene

Tao Shen, Jingjing Tang, Chenglun Tang, Jinglan Wu, Linfeng Wang, Chenjie Zhu, Hanjie Ying

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Abstract

The first continuous flow synthesis of C8-C16 alkane fuel precursors from biobased platform molecules is reported. TBD (1,5,7-triazabicyclo[4.4.0]dec-5-ene) was found to be a recyclable and highly efficient organic base catalyst for the aldol condensation of furfural with carbonyl compounds, and the selectivity of mono- or difuryl product can be easily regulated by adjusting the molar ratio of substrates. By means of flow technique, a shorter reaction time, satisfactory output, and continuous preparation are achieved under the present procedure, representing a significant advance over the corresponding batch reaction conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)890-896
Number of pages7
JournalOrganic Process Research and Development
Volume21
Issue number6
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Jun 2017

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