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

作者:Corker Emily C*; Mentzel Uffe V; Mielby Jerrik; Riisager Anders; Fehrmann Rasmus
来源:Green Chemistry, 2013, 15(4): 928-933.
DOI:10.1039/c3gc36513a

摘要

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.

  • 出版日期2013