Abstract
Levulinic acid and its esters are converted to γ-valerolactone over metal oxide catalysts by catalytic transfer hydrogenation via the Meerwein-Ponndorf-Verley reaction.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Alcohols / chemistry
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Catalysis
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Cyclization
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Esters / chemistry
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Hydrogenation
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Lactones / chemistry*
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Levulinic Acids / chemistry*
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Zirconium / chemistry*
Substances
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Alcohols
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Esters
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Lactones
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Levulinic Acids
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Zirconium
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gamma-valerolactone
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levulinic acid
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zirconium oxide