Catalysis Communications

Selective conversion of lactic acid into acrylic acid over hydroxyapatite catalysts

Y Matsuura, A Onda, K Yanagisawa

Index: Catalysis Communications, , vol. 48, p. 5 - 10

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Citation Number: 16

Abstract

... Table 2 shows the conversions of lactic acid and the product yields over various catalysts. ... Acetaldehyde was formed by acidic catalysis through the decarbonylation or decarboxylation of lactic acid as shown in Scheme 1[13]. Table 2. Catalytic conversion of lactic acid. a . ...