Catalytic glycerol conversion into 1,2-propanediol in absence of added hydrogen.

Chem Commun (Camb)

Centre of Surface Chemistry and Catalysis, Department of Molecular and Microbial Chemistry, Catholic University of Leuven, Kasteelpark Arenberg 23, 3001 Heverlee, Belgium.

Published: December 2008

Conversion of glycerol into high yields of 1,2-propanediol in absence of added hydrogen is possible with Pt impregnated NaY zeolite characterized by extra-zeolitic metal particles combined with zeolite Brønsted acidity.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/b812886cDOI Listing

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