Synthesis of tetraline derivatives through depolymerization of polyethers with aromatic compounds using a heterogeneous titanium-exchanged montmorillonite catalyst?

RSC Advances Pub Date: 2016-09-19 DOI: 10.1039/C6RA20864A

Abstract

A novel depolymerization of poly(tetramethylene glycol) (PTMG) with benzene to tetralin using titanium-exchanged montmorillonite (Ti4+-mont) as a solid acid catalyst is described. This catalyst is applicable to depolymerization of PTMG with some aromatic compounds. This is the first demonstration of the potential use of PTMG as a C4 synthon for organic synthesis.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis of tetraline derivatives through depolymerization of polyethers with aromatic compounds using a heterogeneous titanium-exchanged montmorillonite catalyst
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