Ti-MCM-41 materials synthesised at room temperature as catalysts for cyclisatio...

• Author(s): Ramos, S.S. ; Castilho, P. ; Rodrigues, A.I. ; Galacho, Cristina ; Carrott, Manuela ; Carrott, Peter
• Date: 2009
• Persistent ID: http://hdl.handle.net/10174/6185
• Origin: Repositório Científico da Universidade de Évora
• Subject(s): Ti-MCM-41; cyclisation of (±)-citronellal
• Document Type: Article
• Language: Portuguese

Description

In the present work we extend the applicability of those Ti-MCM-41 materials, as heterogeneous catalysts, to produce an important intermediate, isopulegol, from the cyclisation of citronellal. The use of this kind of materials appears to be a good option over homogeneous catalysts, because they offer the advantage of recovery and, consequently, contribute to environmentally friendly processes.