Abstract
Rh nanoparticles used as catalysts for hydroaminomethylation reaction is reported for the first time. An efficient and recyclable Rh nanoparticle catalyst stabilized by thermoregulated ligand Ph2P(CH 2CH2O)nCH3 (n = 16) was studied for the hydroaminomethylation of olefins in the aqueous/1-butanol biphasic system through thermoregulated phase-transfer catalysis, which allows not only for a homogeneous catalytic reaction, but also for an easy biphasic separation. Under the optimized conditions, the conversion of 1-octene and the product amine selectivity were as high as 99% and 97%, respectively. After reaction, the Rh nanoparticle catalyst can be separated from products by simple phase separation and recycled directly for the next run.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 73-77 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Catalysis Communications |
Volume | 34 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 5 Apr 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Catalyst recycling
- Hydroaminomethylation
- Keywords
- Olefin
- Rhodium nanoparticles
- Thermoregulated phase-transfer catalysis