Self-condensation of n-butyraldehyde over solid base catalysts

H Tsuji, F Yagi, H Hattori, H Kita

Index: Tsuji, Hideto; Yagi, Fuyuki; Hattori, Hideshi; Kita, Hideaki Journal of Catalysis, 1994 , vol. 148, # 2 p. 759 - 770

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Abstract

Abstract The catalytic properties of various solid bases for self-condensation of n- butyraldehyde in liquid phase were studied to elucidate the factors governing the activity and selectivity. For alkaline earth oxide catalysts and γ-alumina catalyst, aldol condensation occurred, followed by Tishchenko-type cross-esterification of n-butyraldehyde with the dimer produced by the aldol condensation to form trimeric glycol ester. Alkali ion-modified ...