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28.09.2010
Production of linear alkane
The linear alakne was formed through the hydrogenation and dehydration/hydrogenation of 4-5-(5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-yl)but-3-en-2-one
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Formation of linear alkane

A simple method has been described to accomplish the formation of linear alkane with >99% selectivity

Furfural and its many By-Products:  “A simple method has been described to accomplish the formation of linear alkane with >99% selectivity in supercritical carbon dioxide under very mild conditions using Pd/Al-MCM-41 catalyst.

GreenChemistry1The linear alakne was formed through the hydrogenation and dehydration/hydrogenation of 4-5-(5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-yl)but-3-en-2-one, which is an aldol condensation product of 5-hydroxymethyl furfural and acetone.” more …

 

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