A novel, environment-friendly method to prepare pyranones from furfural alcohols<i>via</i>photocatalytic O<sub>2</sub>oxidation in an aqueous phase
Bei Zhou, Yun-Feng Tao, Yu-Juan He, Lanxiang Liu, Zu-Hui Chang, Xianghong Li, Tong Lin, Guanben Du
Abstract
A novel “green” photocatalytic method has been developed to convert various furfural alcohols into pyranones in an aqueous phase under ambient conditions and white light irradiation using oxygen as the oxidant source.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralPhotocatalysisAqueous solutionChemistryAqueous two-phase systemOxygenAlcohol oxidationEnvironmentally friendlyPhase (matter)Organic chemistryPhotochemistryCatalysisBiologyEcologyOxidative Organic Chemistry ReactionsSulfur-Based Synthesis TechniquesChemical Synthesis and Reactions