Abstract
One-pot synthesis of R-1-phenylethyl acetate was investigated starting from hydrogenation of acetophenone over a metal-supported catalyst followed by acylation of the formed R-1-phenylethanol over an immobilized lipase. The most promising catalyst for the hydrogenation step was Pd/Al2O3, which in combination with an immobilized lipase yielded maximally 22% R-1-phenylethyl acetate. The support acidity had a crucial effect on the selectivity towards the desired product.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 70-73 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Catalysis Today |
Volume | 140 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 2009 |
MoE publication type | A1 Journal article-refereed |
Keywords
- Acylation
- Heterogeneous catalyst
- Hydrogenation
- One-pot synthesis