Efficient conversion of dimethyl phthalate to phthalide over CuO in aqueous media

Jun Fu; Dezhang Ren; Lu Li; Yunjie Liu; Fangming Jin; Zhibao Huo

doi:10.1016/j.cattod.2015.10.014

Efficient conversion of dimethyl phthalate to phthalide over CuO in aqueous media

Jun Fu, Dezhang Ren, Lu Li, Yunjie Liu, Fangming Jin, Zhibao Huo

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Abstract

An efficient conversion of dimethyl phthalate (DMP) to phthalide (PHT) over CuO in aqueous media was investigated. Among the catalysts we tested, various metals or metal oxides were effective for the conversion of DMP to PHT in water, and CuO showed excellent catalytic activity and gave the best result. The PHT yield of 85% was achieved when Zn acted as a reductant. Mechanism study for the conversion of DMP suggested that an intermediate 2-hydroxymethyl benzoic acid was produced in the process. The present study provides a useful route for the production of PHT from DMP.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	123-127
Number of pages	5
Journal	Catalysis Today
Volume	263
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cattod.2015.10.014
Publication status	Published - 2016 Apr 1
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Biomass
Conversion reaction
CuO
DMP
PHT

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Chemistry(all)

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Efficient conversion of dimethyl phthalate to phthalide over CuO in aqueous media

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