Direct Conversion of Propylene Oxide to 3-Hydroxy Butyric Acid Using a Cobalt Carbonyl Ionic Liquid Catalyst
The reported catalytic system demonstrates the possibility of efficient mass production of 3-hydroxybutyric acid (3-HBA) from inexpensive raw materials. The direct coupling of propylene oxide, water, and CO was catalyzed by 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium cobalt tetracarbonyl ([Bmim][Co(CO)4]) ionic liq...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-07-01
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| Series: | Catalysts |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4344/7/8/228 |