Nano-K2CO3: preparation, characterization and evaluation of reactive activities

Abstract

A novel base, nano-K₂CO₃, was easily prepared by ultrafine wet milling. The surface properties and the reactive activities of nano-K₂CO₃ were characterized. It was found that such a base showed higher basicity than normal K₂CO₃ and could replace sodium (or potassium) alkoxide to carry out monoalkylation and oximation of active methylene compounds. The nano-K₂CO₃ could be regenarated and reused 10 times without loss of its reactive activity.