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A design-of-experiments approach for the optimization and understanding of the cross-metathesis reaction of methyl ricinoleate with methyl acrylate.

ChemSusChem (2009-07-02)
Thao T T Ho, Tina Jacobs, Michael A R Meier
ABSTRACT

A design-of-experiments approach for the investigation of the cross-metathesis of methyl ricinoleate with methyl acrylate is described. Two second-generation metathesis initiators were studied using different reaction conditions, revealing optimal reaction conditions for each catalyst. Interestingly, the two catalysts showed completely different temperature response profiles. As a result of these investigations, suitable reaction conditions for the sustainable production of two value-added chemical intermediates were derived. Moreover, the design-of-experiments approach provided valuable information for a thorough understanding of catalytic reactions that would be more difficult to obtain by classic approaches.

MATERIALS
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Product Description

Supelco
Methyl ricinoleate, analytical standard
Sigma-Aldrich
Methyl ricinoleate, ≥99% (GC)