IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/nat/natcom/v10y2019i1d10.1038_s41467-019-08619-x.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Lithium promoted mesoporous manganese oxide catalyzed oxidation of allyl ethers

Author

Listed:
  • Biswanath Dutta

    (University of Connecticut, U-3060)

  • Ryan Clarke

    (University of Connecticut, U-3060)

  • Sumathy Raman

    (Corporate Strategic Research, ExxonMobil)

  • Timothy D. Shaffer

    (Corporate Strategic Research, ExxonMobil)

  • Laura Achola

    (University of Connecticut, U-3060)

  • Partha Nandi

    (Corporate Strategic Research, ExxonMobil)

  • Steven L. Suib

    (University of Connecticut, U-3060
    Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut, U-3060)

Abstract

Herein we report the first example of the catalytic aerobic partial oxidation of allyl ether to its acrylate ester derivative. Many partial oxidations often need an expensive oxidant such as peroxides or other species to drive such reactions. In addition, selective generation of esters using porous catalysts has been elusive. This reaction is catalyzed by a Li ion promoted mesoporous manganese oxide (meso-Mn2O3) under mild conditions with no precious metals, a reusable heterogeneous catalyst, and easy isolation. This process is very attractive for the oxidation of allyl ethers. We report on the catalytic activity, selectivity, and scope of the reaction. In the best cases presented, almost complete conversion of allyl ether with near complete chemo-selectivity towards acrylate ester derivatives is observed. Based on results from controlled experiments, we propose a possible reaction mechanism for the case in which N-hydroxyphthalimide (NHPI) is used in combination with trichloroacetonitrile (CCl3CN).

Suggested Citation

  • Biswanath Dutta & Ryan Clarke & Sumathy Raman & Timothy D. Shaffer & Laura Achola & Partha Nandi & Steven L. Suib, 2019. "Lithium promoted mesoporous manganese oxide catalyzed oxidation of allyl ethers," Nature Communications, Nature, vol. 10(1), pages 1-6, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:10:y:2019:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-019-08619-x
    DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-08619-x
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-019-08619-x
    File Function: Abstract
    Download Restriction: no
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1038/s41467-019-08619-x?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    More about this item

    Statistics

    Access and download statistics

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:nat:natcom:v:10:y:2019:i:1:d:10.1038_s41467-019-08619-x. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    We have no bibliographic references for this item. You can help adding them by using this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Sonal Shukla or Springer Nature Abstracting and Indexing (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.nature.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.