Issue 12, 2023

BF3/HY as a microporous solid acid catalyst for regioselective ring-opening of epoxides

Abstract

A supported boron trifluoride (BF3/HY) solid acid catalyst was synthesized, resulting in a uniform dispersion of BF3 on the HY support. The combination of Lewis acid centers and hydroxyl groups on the surface of HY made BF3/HY exhibit Brønsted acidity. Functioning as a microporous catalyst, remarkable catalytic efficiency in facilitating ring-opening of epoxides was detected, and different alkyl- and aryl-substituted aldehydes could be obtained with exceptional yields and selectivity. Furthermore, BF3/HY was easy to be separated from the reaction system and the recyclability of this catalytic material was proved by recycling experiments. Since the catalyst was safe, stable and exhibited excellent reactivity, it could be effectively utilized in the synthesis of valuable intermediates in chemical industry.

Graphical abstract: BF3/HY as a microporous solid acid catalyst for regioselective ring-opening of epoxides

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Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
20 Jul 2023
Accepted
17 Aug 2023
First published
17 Aug 2023

React. Chem. Eng., 2023,8, 3096-3103

BF3/HY as a microporous solid acid catalyst for regioselective ring-opening of epoxides

Y. Yao, H. Zhang, C. Lu, X. Wang, S. Zhao, H. Shang and Y. Tian, React. Chem. Eng., 2023, 8, 3096 DOI: 10.1039/D3RE00387F

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