Towards 'bio-based' Nylon: conversion of gamma-valerolactone to methyl pentenoate under catalytic distillation conditions.
Methyl pentenoate, a promising Nylon intermediate, is produced in >95% yield via the transesterification of gamma-valerolactone, a bio-based intermediate, under catalytic distillation conditions.
Lange
Jean-Paul
JP
Shell Global Solutions, Badhuisweg 3, 1031 CM, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. jean-paul.lange@shell.com
Vestering
Jan Z
JZ
Haan
René J
RJ
D002384:Catalysis; D007783:Lactones / Q000737:chemistry*; D015394:Molecular Structure; D009757:Nylons / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000737:chemistry; D014631:Valerates / Q000737:chemistry*
D007783:Lactones; D009757:Nylons; D014631:Valerates; C525252:methyl pentenoate; C037556:gamma-valerolactone