氧化铝负载催化剂作用下以甲醇为烷基化试剂的苯酚气相转化制备苯甲醚(英文)

苯甲醚作为重要的化学品和医药中间体而广泛应用于香料、调味剂及有机合成.液相法是传统的苯甲醚制备工艺,例如在碱性环境下,通过酚钠与硫酸二甲酯反应,溴苯与甲醇反应,酚钠与氯代甲烷反应均可制得苯甲醚.然而,这些方法具有环境处理负担较重和所用原料毒性较强等不足而备受限制.因此,环境友好的绿色苯甲醚合成工艺的开发成为必然,苯酚的气相烷基化工艺由此提出.其中,以碳酸二甲酯(DMC)为烷基化试剂的苯酚气相转化苯甲醚制备方法最受关注.DMC是常用的绿色高效烷基化试剂,但其价格相对较高,在一定程度上增加了苯甲醚制备工艺的复杂性和产品成本.鉴于DMC可由甲醇经氧化羰基化制得,因此以甲醇为烷基化试剂的苯酚气相烷基化转化制备苯甲醚方法成为另一研究热点.然而,与DMC的烷基化性能相比,以甲醇为烷基化试剂的反应产物分布较为复杂,作为苯酚O-烷基化(在苯酚的羟基氧原子上发生的烷基化)产物的苯甲醚相对较难获得,而苯酚的C-烷基化(在苯酚的芳环上发生的烷基化)产物甲基酚产率更易提高.总体而言,与DMC烷基化方法相比,以甲醇为烷基化试剂的苯酚气相转化制备苯甲醚方法有待改善,相关反应机理也更欠明晰,因此具有重要的研究价值.本文研究了γ-Al_2O_3(AA)负载型催化剂上以甲醇为烷基化试剂的苯酚气相转化制备苯甲醚方法,考察了反应温度、气体空速、苯酚与甲醇配比以及催化剂中K负载量和焙烧温度等对反应性能的影响,并分析了该体系中的反应机理.研究表明,在AA上负载的8种化合物(NaCl,MgCl_2,Fe_2(SO_4)_3,Co(NO_3)_2,ZnCl_2,La(NO_3)_3,Ce(NO_3)_3和KH_2PO_4)的催化剂中,KH_2PO_4/AA的催化性能最佳,相应催化剂中K离子负载量为7.53 wt%,于700 oC焙烧8 h.苯酚与甲醇气相反应过程中,苯甲醚最大收率出现在400–450 oC,且随甲醇与苯酚的摩尔比升高而增加,但随空速的提高而降低.另外,在KH_2PO_4/AA催化剂的高K含量,以及低温、高空速、低甲醇含量的物料配比的条件下,对苯酚的O-烷基化过程有利.产物除主产物苯甲醚以外,还有少量甲基苯酚、甲基苯甲醚以及二甲基苯酚等副产物.在K含量为7.53 wt%的KH_2PO_4/AA催化剂作用下,苯甲醚收率最高时反应条件为400–450 oC,空速小于0.18 h儃1,甲醇与苯酚摩尔配比为5.本文所开发的催化剂制备方法简单,反应条件温和,产物收率较高,因此具有较好的应用前景.X射线衍射结果显示,经高温焙烧及固相反应后,KH_2PO_4/AA催化剂中产生了K_3Al_2(PO_4)_3新物相.推测该反应机理是酸性氧化铝促进甲醇脱羟基负离子以及K离子促进酚羟基脱氢质子,所形成的甲基正离子进一步与苯氧基负离子结合得到苯甲醚的"钾离子-酸"双功能催化作用过程     

The vapor phase oxidation of 2-ethylhexanal over oxide catalysts

The vapor phase oxidation of 2-ethylhexanal over a series of oxide catalysts has been studied at 373–623 K. Monolayer vanadia supported on SiO₂ and TiO₂, molybdena and tungstenia supported on SiO₂, and SnO₂ were used as the catalysts. In contrast to the liquid phase process, resulting in 2-ethylhexanoic acid, the main observed reaction was reactant combustion. The partial oxidation products were 3-heptanone, 3-heptyl formate, and heptene. No traces of 2-ethylhexanoic acid were detected in any of the transformations performed.     

MoCl5参与的苯甲醚与叔丁醇的烷基化反应

研究了五氯化钼参与的苯甲醚和叔丁醇在正己烷溶剂中的烷基化反应,结果显示出很高的对位选择性。当苯甲醚∶叔丁醇∶五氯化钼的比为1∶1.2∶1时,4-叔丁基苯甲醚的收率达到94%,2,4-二叔丁基苯甲醚的收率仅有6%,没有2-叔丁基苯甲醚产物生成,邻对位选择性100%,苯甲醚转化率100%。改变反应条件,当苯甲醚∶叔丁醇∶五氯化钼的比为0.5∶1∶1时,反应时间0.5小时,可以得到43%收率的2,4-二叔丁基苯甲醚。研究数据表明五氯化钼比五氯化铌、五氯化钽,有更高的反应活性和选择性。当醚∶醇∶金属卤化物比为1∶1.2∶1时,上述三种Lew is酸对应的4-叔丁基苯甲醚的收率分别为94%(1h)、82%(2h)、40%(1h)。     

负载铯催化剂上苯酚与甲醇醚化制苯甲醚

研究了不同酸碱中心、载体、前躯体和负载量对负载铯催化剂上苯酚与甲醇醚化制苯甲醚反应行为的影响。结果表明,碱性中心比酸性中心具有更高的苯甲醚选择性,碱性中心的阳离子影响催化剂的苯甲醚选择性。载体影响铯离子的电子结合能,从而影响催化剂的醚化活性;铯离子的电子结合能越低,催化剂醚化活性越低;载体影响催化剂强碱性位数量,从而影响苯甲醚选择性;强碱性位数量越多,副反应越容易发生,苯甲醚选择性越低。不同前躯体制备的Cs/Si O2由于表面相对铯原子数量不同而活性不同;Cs/Si O2的单层负载量为1.0 mmol/g,超过单层负载量后催化剂的平均活性显著下降。     

Water-gas-shift reaction over nickel catalysts: DFT studies and kinetic modeling

Structural Chemistry - Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were used to study the mechanism of water gas shift (WGS) reaction on Ni (111) surfaces. Three sets of elementary reactions based...     

Catalytic decompostiton of methyl nitrite over supported palladium catalysts in vapor phase

The vapor phase catalytic decomposition of methyl nitrite over supported palladium catalysts has been investigated. The catalytic activities were ranked in the following order: Pd/-Al₂O₃> Pd/A.C > Pd/-Al₂O₃ >Pd-Ti/-Al₂O₃. The acidic supports, such as HY zeolite, -Al₂O₃ and SiO₂ also exhibited moderate activity for methyl nitrite decomposition reactions. Several unusual features in the present decomposition reactions of methyl nitrite are discussed. A possible successive dehydrogenation mechanism was proposed to explain the facts observed in this study.     

Ter-body intermediates in the gas phase: reaction of ionized enols with tert-butanol

In the gas phase, the CH2CHOH.+ enol radical cation 1 as well as its higher homologues CH3CHCHOH.+ 2 and (CH3)2CCHOH.+ 3, undergo exactly the same sequence of reactions with tert-butanol, leading to the losses of isobutene, water and water plus alkene. Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FT-ICR) experiments using labeled reactants as well as ab initio calculations show that independent pathways can be proposed to explain the observed reactivity. For ion 1, taken as the simplest model, the first step of the reaction is formation of a proton bound complex which gives, by a simple exothermic proton transfer, the ter-body intermediate [CH2CHO., H2O, C(CH3)3+]. This complex, which was shown to possess a significant lifetime, is the key intermediate which undergoes three reactions. First, it can collapse to yield tert-butylvinyl ether with elimination of water. Second, by a regiospecific proton transfer, this complex can isomerize into three different ter-body complexes formed of water, isobutene and ionized enol. Within one of these complexes, which does not interconvert with the others, elimination of isobutene leads to the formation of a solvated enol ion. Within the others, a cycloaddition-cycloreversion process can proceed to yield the ionized enol 3 (loss of water and ethylene channel).     

Synthesis of dimethyl carbonate by vapor phase oxidative carbonylation of methanol over Cu-based catalysts

Dimethyl carbonate (DMC) synthesis reaction by oxidative carbonylation of methanol has been studied using vapor phase flow reaction system in the presence of Cu-based catalysts. A series of Cu-based catalysts were prepared by the conventional impregnation method using activated carbon (AC) as support. The effect of various promoters and reaction conditions on the catalytic reactivities were intensively evaluated in terms of methanol conversion and DMC selectivity. The morphological analysis by X-ray diffraction and SEM was also conducted in order to characterize the emloyed catalysts. Regardless of catalyst compositions, the optimal reaction temperature for oxidative carbonylation of methanol was found to be around 120–130°C. The reaction rate was too slow below 100°C, while too much by-products was produced above 150°C. Among the various catalysts employed, CuCl₂/NaOH/AC catalyst with the molar ratio of OH/Cu=0.5–1.0, has shown the best catalytic performance, which appears to have a strong relationship with the formation of intermediate species, Cu₂(OH)₃Cl.     

Synthesis of mesoporous aluminosilicate with zeolitic characteristics using vapor phase transport

A mesoporous material with zeolitic characteristics is synthesized by use of a vapor phase transport method for the first time, along with stabilization of the mesostructure during crystallization of the amorphous walls by carbon filling.     

A catalytic chemical vapor deposition synthesis of double-walled carbon nanotubes over metal catalysts supported on a mesoporous material

Double-walled carbon nanotubes (DWNTs) have been synthesized by catalytic chemical vapor deposition (CCVD) over supported metal catalysts decomposed from Fe(CH₃COO)₂ and Co(CH₃COO)₂ on mesoporous silica. Bundles of tubes with relatively high percentage of DWNTs, in areas where tubular layered structures could be clearly resolved, have been observed by transmission electron microscopy (TEM). In other areas, crystal-like alignment of very uniform DWNTs was observed for the first time, suggesting that mesoporous silica might play a templating role in guiding the initial nanotube growth. In addition, compatible with nano-electronics research, bridging of catalytic islands by DWNTs has also been demonstrated.     

Hydrogenolysis of lignosulfonate into phenols over heterogeneous nickel catalysts

We report a strategy for the catalytic conversion of lignosulfonate into phenols over heterogeneous nickel catalysts. Aryl-alkyl bonds (C-O-C) and hydroxyl groups (-OH) are hydrogenated to phenols and alkanes, respectively, without disturbing the arenes. The catalyst is based on a naturally abundant element, and is recyclable and reusable.     

The effect of phase transfer catalysts on the Reimer-Tiemann reaction

Quaternary ammonium salts were found inactive as phase transfer catalysts in the Reimer-Tiemann reaction. Tertiary amines, on the other hand, proved to have significant effect on the process.     

Functionalized mesoporous silica supported copper(II) and nickel(II) catalysts for liquid phase oxidation of olefins

Highly ordered 2D-hexagonal mesoporous silica has been functionalized with 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (3-APTES). This is followed by its condensation with a dialdehyde, 4-methyl-2,6-diformylphenol to produce an immobilized Schiff-base ligand (I). This material is separately treated with methanolic solution of copper(II) chloride and nickel(II) chloride to obtain copper and nickel anchored mesoporous materials, designated as Cu-AMM and Ni-AMM, respectively. The materials have been characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) and UV-vis diffuse reflectance (DRS) spectroscopy, powder X-ray diffraction (XRD), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), N(2) adsorption-desorption studies and (13)C CP MAS NMR spectroscopy. The metal-grafted mesoporous materials have been used as catalysts for the efficient and selective epoxidation of alkenes, viz. cyclohexene, trans-stilbene, styrene, α-methyl styrene, cyclooctene and norbornene to their corresponding epoxides in the presence of tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) as the oxidant under mild liquid phase conditions.     

Enantio-differentiating hydrogenation of methyl acetoacetate over modified nickel catalysts: effects of nickel dispersion on the enantio-selectivity of catalysts

Enantio-differentiating hydrogenation of methyl acetoacetate was performed over the supported nickel catalysts modified by the solution of (R,R)-tartaric acid or (S)-malic acid and NaBr. The reduction temperature of supported nickel was the most important factor determining the enantio-selectivity of catalysts. The reduction temperature changed the nickel dispersion, by which the quantity and coverage of modifier adsorption were varied. The enantio-selectivity of modifiers both (R,R)-tartaric acid and (S) -malic acid were compared at various reduction temperatures. (R,R)-tartaric acid with two hydroxyl groups in a molecule showed an optimum coverage on the nickel surface that gave the maximum ee value. The maximum ee value was 72% at the reduction temperature of 973 K. In contrast, (S)-malic acid with one hydroxyl group in a molecule showed a monotonous decrease in ee and decreasing amounts of adsorbed modifier with increasing reduction temperatures.     

A study of the methanation reaction with simple nickel on amorphous carbon catalysts

Homologation of n-pentane and cyclopentane results in formation of benzene on Ru, Os, Re and Ir/SiO₂ catalysts. Formation of benzene can be explained by the insertion of carbene into terminal vinilic carbon followed by C₆-dehydrocyclization.

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- , Ru, Os, Re Ir/SiO₂ . C₆-.

     

Investigation of the gas phase reaction of dinitrogen pentoxide with water vapor

The gas phase reaction of N₂O₅ with water vapor was investigated in a 17.3-m³ Teflon lined chamber. Temporal concentration profiles for ozone, total nitrogen oxides, and nitrogen dioxide were measured. Concentration profiles for N₂O₅ and HNO₃ were calculated from a combination of measurements of nitrogenous species. A kinetic mechanism with an adjustable value for the rate constant of N₂O₅ + H₂O was used to model the experiments. From this analysis an upper limit value of k ? 4 × 10^?7 ppm^?1 min^?1 for the gas phase reaction N₂O₅ + H₂O → 2HNO₃ was derived.     

Effect of oxygen on NO reduction over nickel chromite catalysts

Reduction rates of NO_x in HO_x+CO(H₂)+O₂ mixtures over a pure nickel chromite catalyst and samples supported on -Al₂O₃ and faience are high. At a space velocity of 10,000 h^–1, the complete reduction of nitrogen oxides by hydrogen and by carbon monoxide is achieved at 400–450°C and 450–500°C, respectively. Hence these catalysts can be recommended as a basis to develop commercial catalysts for NO_x removal from oxygen-containing exhaust gases.

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-Al₂O₃ NO_x NO_x–CO (H₂)–O₂ . 10 ·^–1 400–450°C, — 450–500°C. .

     

Vapor phase synthesis of N-butylaniline over copper-based catalysts

Cu-based catalysts, such as Cu/SiO2, Cu/γ-Al2O3 and Cu/SiO2-Al2O3, for the vapor phase synthesis of N-butylaniline from aniline and 1-butanol were investigated and the catalysts were characterized by BET, H2-TPR, XRD and NH3-TPD techniques. The results indicated that the dispersion of copper on support was greatly influenced by the interaction between Cu and the support. Copper-based catalyst with larger amounts of acidic sites did not favor the synthesis of N-butylaniline because more by-products were prod...