A Sustainable Route to a Terephthalic Acid Precursor

作者:Banella Maria Barbara; Gioia Claudio*; Vannini Micaela; Colonna Martino; Celli Annamaria; Gandini Alessandro
来源:Chemsuschem, 2016, 9(9): 942-945.
DOI:10.1002/cssc.201600166

摘要

A new synthetic pathway for the production of p-toluic acid has been developed starting from reagents derived from renewable resources. A Diels-Alder reaction between sorbic and acrylic acids is followed by a combined dehydrogenation/decarboxylation process, providing p-toluic acid in high yields. This route permits to use milder conditions compared to other Diels-Alder approaches reported in the literature, and therefore can contribute to a more sustainable terephthalic acid production.

  • 出版日期2016-5-10