Abstract
A trifunctional single-site catalyst: Ethylene is selectively transformed into propylene in a continuous-flow reactor in the presence of the supported tungsten hydride W(H)3/Al2O3. Since the catalyst is also active for olefin metathesis, the reaction is likely to proceed at a "trifunctional catalytic site" by ethylene dimerization, butene isomerization, and cross-metathesis of ethylene with 2-butenes (see picture). (Chemical Equation Presented).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 7202-7205 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 38 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2007 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Dimerization
- Hydrides
- Metathesis
- Supported catalysts
- Tungsten
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Chemistry
- Catalysis