Probing the mechanism of the conversion of methyl levulinate into γ-valerolactone catalyzed by Al(OiPr)<sub>3</sub> in an alcohol solvent: a DFT study
Zhaoyang Ju, Shaokeng Feng, Lanhui Ren, Tingyu Lei, Haixiang Cheng, Mengting Yu, Chengsheng Ge
Abstract
mainly coordinates with the carbonyl oxygen atom of the ester to catalyze the reaction. The present study provides some help in understanding the conversion mechanism of ML to GVL and designing more effective catalysts for use in biomass conversion chemistry.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisSolventAlcoholMechanism (biology)ChemistryEthanolOrganic chemistryReaction mechanismPhysicsQuantum mechanicsCatalysis for Biomass ConversionSupercapacitor Materials and FabricationChemical Synthesis and Reactions