Catalytic coproduction of methanol and glycol in one pot from epoxide, CO<sub>2</sub>, and H<sub>2</sub>
Jotheeswari Kothandaraman, David J. Heldebrant
Abstract
), is shown to facilitate the formation of a key reaction intermediate, cyclic carbonates. Upon hydrogenation of cyclic carbonates in the presence of a homogenous Ru-PNP catalyst, a 1 : 1 mixture of methanol and glycol is produced. This approach has been demonstrated in one pot by adding all the required reactants directly or stepwise. The stepwise addition of reactants resulted in good yields (>95% for PG and 84% for methanol) and selectivity of products.
Topics & Concepts
MethanolCatalysisEpoxideChemistrySelectivityCommodity chemicalsEthylene glycolOrganic chemistryCarbon dioxide utilization in catalysisCatalysts for Methane ReformingCO2 Reduction Techniques and Catalysts