The catalytic decomposition of 4‐phenyl‐1,3‐dioxan on copper‐based catalysts

Abstract

Transformations of 4‐phenyl‐1,3‐dioxan on copper‐based catalysts were investigated in an integral flow reactor in the gas phase in the temperature range 220–280°C. The main products of splitting were 3‐phenylpropanal, 3‐phenylpropan‐1‐ol and allylbenzene, and in some cases, styrene. Suitable reaction conditions were sought for the preparation of 3‐phenylpropanal and allylbenzene from 4‐phenyl‐1,3‐dioxan.