Unsaturated Fatty Acid Esters Metathesis Catalyzed by Silica Supported WMe5

Nassima Riache, Emmanuel Callens, Karima Talbi, Jean-Marie Basset

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Abstract

Metathesis of unsaturated fatty acid esters (FAEs) by silica supported multifunctional W-based catalyst is disclosed. This transformation represents a novel route towards unsaturated di-esters. Especially, the self-metathesis of ethyl undecylenate results almost exclusively on the homo-coupling product whereas with such catalyst, 1-decene gives ISOMET (isomerization and metathesis olefin) products. The olefin metathesis in the presence of esters is very selective without any secondary cross-metathesis products demonstrating that a high selective olefin metathesis could operate at 150 °C. Additionally, a cross-metathesis of unsaturated FAEs and α-olefins allowed the synthesis of the corresponding ester with longer hydrocarbon skeleton without isomerisation.
Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)344-348
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of Molecular Catalysis A: Chemical
Volume411
DOIs
StatePublished - Nov 14 2015

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KAUST Repository Item: Exported on 2020-10-01

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Catalysis
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Process Chemistry and Technology

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