ISSN:
1572-879X
Keywords:
bifunctional catalysis
;
paring reaction
;
1-cyclohexyloctane
;
naphtenes
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract 1-cyclohexyloctane is isomerized on the large pore, bifunctional zeolite catalyst Pt/H-Y. The detailed isomerization mechanism of this naphtene molecule is revealed through a thorough analysis of the numerous isomerization products. It is found that methyl side-chains are generated on the ring of the molecule via a ring contraction-expansion mechanism, which are subsequently transferred to then-alkyl substituent via methyl shifts. Direct branching of then-alkyl chain is a much slower process compared to the generation of methyl substituents on the ring.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00807755
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