Abstract
The self-metathesis of methyl oleate and methyl ricinoleate was carried out in the presence of ruthenium alkylidene catalysts 1-4 in [bmim] and [bdmim][X] type ionic liquids (RTILs) (X = PF 6 -, BF 4 - and NTf 2 -) using the gas chromatographic technique. Best catalytic performance was obtained in [bdmim][X] type ionic liquids when compared with [bmim][X] type ionic liquids. Catalyst recycling studies were also carried out in the room temperature ionic liquids (RTILs) with catalysts 1-4 in order to explore their possible industrial application.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3989-3997 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
| Volume | 12 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2011 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Methyl oleate
- Methyl ricinoleate
- Self-metathesis
- [bdmim][X]
- [bmim][X]