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Asymmetrically Modified Cu‐Anderson Polyoxometalate Catalyst for Efficient Synthesis of Benzyl Acetate

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The direct esterification of alcohols using nonnoble metal‐based catalytic systems remains a significant challenge. Recently, Anderson‐type polyoxometalates (POMs) incorporating nonnoble metals have garnered increasing attention in green catalytic processes. Organic ligand modification has emerged as an effective strategy to enhance the catalytic activity, insensitivity to pH changes, and stability of Cu‐Anderson‐type polyoxometalates. In this study, we synthesized a Cu‐Anderson‐type polyoxometalate, (NH4)2[H2((CH2O)3CCH2OH)2CuMo6O18]·4H2O (CuMo6≠OH), asymmetrically modified with pentaerythritol ligands. This catalyst demonstrated exceptional catalytic activity, stability, and recyclability in the synthesis of benzyl acetate, offering a greener and more efficient alternative to traditional inorganic acid catalysts. This approach provides a promising, eco‐friendly pathway for esterification reactions.

Source: Chemistry - An Asian Journal

DOI: 10.1002/asia.202500046

Authors: Zheyu Wei, Zonish Zeb, Faheem Abbas, Yongge Wei, Lubin Ni

Institutions: Tsinghua University, Yangzhou University, Peking University, State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs

Language: English

Topic: Polyoxometalates: Synthesis and Applications

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: bronze

Funders: National Natural Science Foundation of China, Tsinghua University, State Key Laboratory of Natural and Biomimetic Drugs

Awards: G1698160301, G3193396747, G4024619632, G771486237, G8482186921