Cinnamaldehyde hydrogenation over carbon supported molybdenum and tungsten carbide catalysts

Abstract

The potential of carbon supported Mo and W carbides to replace Pt is shown for the hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde. Although the carbide catalysts are 4–6 times less active, both the carbides and Pt are selective towards CC hydrogenation. Unlike Pt, the carbides additionally form β-methylstyrene.