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An alternative pathway for production of acetonitrile: ruthenium catalysed aerobic dehydrogenation of ethylamine

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: The oxidative synthesis of acetonitrile from ethylamine was studied using a supported ruthenium catalyst. The reaction was conducted in both batch and flow processes and high conversions (over 85%) were achieved in both cases. Selectivity of both reactions was improved by optimisation of reaction conditions, achieving over 90% selectivity in the batch process and 80% selectivity in the continuous flow process. The use of a selective solid catalyst that utilises a feedstock that can be derived from biomass, dioxygen as the oxidant and water as the solvent represents a new, green route for the independent and efficient production of acetonitrile.

Source: Green Chemistry

DOI: 10.1039/c3gc36513a

Authors: Emily C. Corker, Uffe V. Mentzel, Jerrik Mielby, Anders Riisager, Rasmus Fehrmann

Institutions: Technical University of Denmark, Haldor Topsoe (Denmark)

Language: English

Topic: Asymmetric Hydrogenation and Catalysis

Subfield: Inorganic Chemistry

Field: Chemistry

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: green

Funder: Danmarks Tekniske Universitet