Hydrodésazotation de l'indole sur catalyseur fer supporté sur amiante

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine hydrodenitrogenation (HDN) of indole on asbestos catalysts (chrysotile and crocidolite) under hydrogen pressure. HDN is carried out according to two competitive pathways, either via ortho-ethylaniline or via ortho-toluidine. This reaction is assisted by increase of temperature and pressure and by pre-reduction of the asbestos. Particles of Fe0on the fibre surface are formed from the original material. Their presence plays a role in the initial breaking of the C—N bond and in the hydrogenation reaction.