Abstract

The addition of methanol to allyl alcohol was investigated with metal oxides and zeolites catalysts in the liquid phase. 3-Methoxy-1-propanol was selectively formed with MgO, ZrO 2 and Al 2O 3, while zeolites gave 2-methoxy-1-propanol. This feature suggests that the generation of a methoxide ion on basic sites is an important step. The highest yield, 23.6%, was obtained with MgO treated in a hydrogen flow.

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