Abstract
Continuous-flow monolithic silica microreactor activated with anchored isolated zirconium species was shown to be a very convenient and efficient system for chemoselective Meerwein–Ponndorf–Verley reduction. It was shown that isolated Zr4+ ions covalently bonded to the silica surface and terminated with isopropoxy/hydroxo ligands can be much more catalytically active than supported zirconia. Conversion of cyclohexanone approached 100% and excellent catalytic selectivity and stability were obtained in 8cm long microreactor during 8 catalytic cycles. The microreactors also enable better control of undesired hydrolysis of highly reactive metal precursors during functionalisation of the monoliths.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
