Indium(III) triflate promoted synthesis of alkyl levulinates from furyl alcohols and furyl aldehydes

Jacqueline R. Kean, Andrew E. Graham*

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Abstract

A facile protocol for the alcoholysis of furfuryl alcohol into levulinate esters has been developed employing low catalyst loadings of indium(III) triflate. This method provides a rapid and efficient route for the synthesis of these useful materials. The alcoholysis reactions of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), furfural and furfural dimethylacetal were also investigated under these reaction conditions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)175-179
Number of pages5
JournalCatalysis Communications
Volume59
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Jan 2015

Keywords

  • Alkyl levulinate esters
  • Biomass valorization
  • Furan alcoholysis
  • Homogeneous catalysis
  • Indium(III) triflate

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