Conversion of the hydroxyl group in 1-hexyl alcohol to an amide group in supercritical water without catalyst

Green Chemistry Pub Date: 2003-01-27 DOI: 10.1039/B211451H

Abstract

The main reaction pathway in the reaction between 1-hexyl alcohol and acetamide in subcritical and supercritical water without catalyst is proposed and the optimum conditions where amidation of 1-hexyl alcohol can selectively occur are explored.

Graphical abstract: Conversion of the hydroxyl group in 1-hexyl alcohol to an amide group in supercritical water without catalyst
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