Catalysis of the Michael reactions by N,N '-dimethylaminopropyl derivatised micelle templated silica: Effects of solvent and catalyst loading

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Abstract

A neutral amine templating route was used to prepare dimethylaminopropyl-derivatised micelle templated silicas with various loadings. The resultant materials were characterised by various techniques and were also screened as catalysts in model Michael addition reactions. Results obtained show that materials with surface areas and organic group loading as high as 800 m(2)g(-1) and 3.4 mmol per g of silica, respectively, are obtainable. The materials show moderate to high catalytic activity as well as selectivity in a range of substrates. The activities and selectivities, however, are affected by catalyst loading and type of solvent.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)219-234
Number of pages16
JournalBULLETIN OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY OF ETHIOPIA
Volume17
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2003

Keywords

  • catalysis of Michael reactions
  • N,N '-dimethylaminopropyl-derivatised micelle
  • templated silicas
  • effect of catalyst loading
  • solvent effect
  • NITROALKANES

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