Decarboxylation of cinnamic acids using a ruthenium sawhorse

The ruthenium sawhorse has proven effective in the conversion of trans-cinnamic acid, and substituted trans-cinnamic acids, giving an effective source of biobased styrene and styrene analogues. The reaction is especially versatile, as it achieves product without utilising co-reagents. However, the o...

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Main Authors: Kenneth M. Doll, Erin L. Walter, Rex E. Murray
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-01-01
Series:International Journal of Sustainable Engineering
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19397038.2017.1359860