Abstract
Continuous flow homogeneous alkene metathesis using a supported ionic liquid phase (SILP) catalyst with CO2 as a transport vector allows the self-metathesis of methyl oleate with only a slight loss of activity for at least 10 h; cross-metathesis of dimethyl maleate with methyl oleate ceases after 3 h, but the catalyst remains active for methyl oleate metathesis. The reasons for this unusual behaviour are explored and a practical system for the cross-metathesis of methyl oleate with dimethyl maleate, under batch conditions, is described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1187-1195 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Green Chemistry |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 5 |
Early online date | 16 Mar 2011 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |