Abstract
In this study, preparation of imidazolium-styrene copolymer-supported metal chloride catalysts and their use in acetalization reactions are described. By comparison with ionic liquid-modified silica gel, the imidazolium-styrene copolymers were demonstrated to be a more efficient solid support for immobilization of metal chlorides. GaCl3 immobilized on imidazolium-styrene copolymers can be used as an efficient and reusable heterogeneous catalyst for acetalization of carbonyl compounds with methanol, offering a catalytic performance that is on par with its homogeneous counterpart.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1625-1628 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Catalysis Communications |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Jun 25 |
Keywords
- Acetalization
- Copolymers
- Ionic liquids
- Metal chlorides
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)
- Process Chemistry and Technology