From glycerol to allyl alcohol: iron oxide catalyzed dehydration and consecutive hydrogen transfer

Chem Commun (Camb). 2010 Feb 28;46(8):1238-40. doi: 10.1039/b921648k. Epub 2010 Jan 18.

Abstract

Using iron oxide as catalyst, glycerol can be converted to allyl alcohol through a dehydration and consecutive hydrogen transfer.

MeSH terms

  • Catalysis
  • Ferric Compounds / chemistry
  • Glycerol / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen / chemistry
  • Propanols / chemistry*

Substances

  • Ferric Compounds
  • Propanols
  • ferric oxide
  • allyl alcohol
  • Hydrogen
  • Glycerol