Issue 12, 2007

Cross-metathesis of fatty acid derivatives with methyl acrylate: renewable raw materials for the chemical industry

Abstract

The cross-metathesis of fatty acid esters derived from plant oils as renewable raw materials with methyl acrylate was studied, revealing high conversions for the synthesis of α,ω-dicarboxylic acid esters, depending on the choice of catalyst. A series of unsaturated α,ω-diesters (1,8-, 1,11-, 1,12-, 1,15-, and 1,20-), as well as unsaturated α-esters, was thus prepared and fully characterized. The obtained results can significantly contribute to a sustainable supply of monomers for polyester and polyamide synthesis, as well as for detergents.

Graphical abstract: Cross-metathesis of fatty acid derivatives with methyl acrylate: renewable raw materials for the chemical industry

Supplementary files

Article information

Article type
Paper
Submitted
09 Aug 2007
Accepted
28 Sep 2007
First published
16 Oct 2007

Green Chem., 2007,9, 1356-1361

Cross-metathesis of fatty acid derivatives with methyl acrylate: renewable raw materials for the chemical industry

A. Rybak and M. A. R. Meier, Green Chem., 2007, 9, 1356 DOI: 10.1039/B712293D

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