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Montmorillonite K10-Catalyzed Solvent-Free Conversion of Furfural into Cyclopentenones

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23 February 2019

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25 February 2019

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Abstract
A simple and eco-friendly Montmorillonite K10 (MK10) catalyzed method for the synthesis of cyclopentenone derivatives from biomass-produced furfural has been developed. The versatility of this protocol is that the reactions were carried out in solvent free condition and in short reaction time under heterogeneous catalysis. Montmorillonite K10 is a material most explored as heterogeneous catalyst since it is inexpensive and environmentally friendly.
Keywords: 
heterogeneous catalysis; Montmorillonite, furfural; cyclopentenones
Subject: 
Chemistry and Materials Science  -   Organic Chemistry
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