Efficient and selective conversion of glycidol to 1,2-propanediol over Pd/C catalyst

Synthesis of Monoalkyl Glyceryl Ethers by Ring Opening of Glycidol with Alcohols in the Presence of Lewis Acids

“…We recently proposed a highly efficient synthetic pathway to produce glycidol through the conversion of 2‐chloro‐1,3‐propanediol, a byproduct of epichlorohydrin production plants . This epoxide is a versatile molecule used in the production of several commodities, such as polymers, dyes, drugs, and diols . In light of this new pathway for the synthesis of glycidol, we have investigated the synthesis of MAGEs starting from this molecule.…”

Regioselective Ring‐Opening of Glycidol to Monoalkyl Glyceryl Ethers Promoted by an [OSSO]‐FeIII Triflate Complex

“…The reactionp roceeded with high activity (initial turnover frequency of 1680 h À1 for EtOH) and selectivity( > 95 %) toward the formation of twelve monoalkyl glyceryl ethers (MAGEs) in ar egioselective fashion (84-96 %y ield of the non-symmetric regioisomer). [12][13][14] We have recentlys hown that GLYc an be conveniently obtained as a value-added product from biobasedepichlorohydrin (ECH) productionp lants (EPICEROL process, Solvay), [15] thereby enhancing the environmental sustainability of the entireE CH chain as well as interest towards GLYc onversiont ov aluable chemicals such as polymers, [16] drugs, [17] diols, [18][19][20] solketal, [21,22] and organic carbonates. [1][2][3][4][5][6][7] In particular, since the discoveryo fm anyu seful synthetic strategies that have given access to aw ide variety of chiral epoxides, this reaction has becomeani mportant entry in the toolbox of organic synthesis for obtaining enantiopure molecules.…”

“…[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] In particular, since the discoveryo fm anyu seful synthetic strategies that have given access to aw ide variety of chiral epoxides, this reaction has becomeani mportant entry in the toolbox of organic synthesis for obtaining enantiopure molecules. [12][13][14] We have recentlys hown that GLYc an be conveniently obtained as a value-added product from biobasedepichlorohydrin (ECH) productionp lants (EPICEROL process, Solvay), [15] thereby enhancing the environmental sustainability of the entireE CH chain as well as interest towards GLYc onversiont ov aluable chemicals such as polymers, [16] drugs, [17] diols, [18][19][20] solketal, [21,22] and organic carbonates. [12][13][14] We have recentlys hown that GLYc an be conveniently obtained as a value-added product from biobasedepichlorohydrin (ECH) productionp lants (EPICEROL process, Solvay), [15] thereby enhancing the environmental sustainability of the entireE CH chain as well as interest towards GLYc onversiont ov aluable chemicals such as polymers, [16] drugs, [17] diols, [18][19][20] solketal, [21,22] and organic carbonates.…”

First Attempt of Glycidol‐to‐Monoalkyl Glyceryl Ethers Conversion by Acid Heterogeneous Catalysis: Synthesis and Simplified Sustainability Assessment

“…[1][2][3][4] As ector of enormous importance is the use of vegetable oils for the production of biodiesel and bio-based building blocks. [1][2][3][4] As ector of enormous importance is the use of vegetable oils for the production of biodiesel and bio-based building blocks.…”