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Catalytic coupling of 1,4-benzenedimethanol with ethanol for alcohol upgradation

26 August 2024, Version 1
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Abstract

We report here a catalytic method to upgrade 1,4-benzenedimethanol to 3-(4-(hydroxymethyl)phenyl)propan-1-ol via coupling of 1,4-benzenedimethanol with ethanol using a ruthenium catalyst. Through systematic optimization of catalytic conditions, a high TON of 400,000 has been achieved. Based on previous studies and those reported herein, we suggest that the reaction proceeds via a hydrogen-borrowing mechanism in a Guerbet-style process.

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ruthenium
guerbet coupling

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DOI

10.26434/chemrxiv-2024-qd9kk
D O I: 10.26434/chemrxiv-2024-qd9kk [opens in a new tab]

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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
EP/Y005449/1

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The author(s) have declared they have no conflict of interest with regard to this content

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