Zeolite-catalysed conversion of C 3 sugars to alkyl lactates

…, KPF Janssen, C Delaet, C Stroobants, K Houthoofd…

Index: Pescarmona, Paolo P.; Janssen, Kris P. F.; Delaet, Chloe; Stroobants, Christophe; Houthoofd, Kristof; Philippaerts, An; De Jonghe, Chantal; Paul, Johan S.; Jacobs, Pierre A.; Sels, Bert F. Green Chemistry, 2010 , vol. 12, # 6 p. 1083 - 1089

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Abstract

The direct conversion of C3 sugars (or trioses) to alkyl lactates was achieved using zeolite catalysts. This reaction represents a key step towards the efficient conversion of bio-glycerol or formaldehyde to added-value chemicals such as lactate derivatives. The highest yields and selectivities towards the desired lactate product were obtained with Ultrastable zeolite Y materials having a low Si/Al ratio and a high content of extra-framework aluminium. ...