Aerobic oxidation of aldehydes under ambient conditions using supported gold nanoparticle catalysts

Charlotte Clare Marsden, Esben Taarning, David Hansen, Lars Johansen, Søren Kegnæs Klitgaard, Kresten Egeblad, Claus H. Christensen

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Abstract

A new, green protocol for producing simple esters by selectively oxidizing an aldehyde dissolved in a primary alcohol has been established, utilising air as the oxidant and supported gold nanoparticles as catalyst. The oxidative esterifications proceed with excellent selectivities at ambient conditions; the reactions can be performed in an open flask and at room temperature. Benzaldehyde is even oxidised at a reasonable rate below -70 degrees C. Acrolein is oxidised to methyl acrylate in high yield using the same protocol.
Original languageEnglish
JournalGreen Chemistry
Volume10
Issue number2
Pages (from-to)168-170
ISSN1463-9262
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2008

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