Metal-catalysis in industrial organic processes. ([2019?])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Gian Paolo Chiusoli, Peter M. Maitlis.
• Editors: Chiusoli, Gian Paolo; Maitlis, Peter M, 1933-
• Other Names: Royal Society of Chemistry (Great Britain), publisher.
• Contents: Preface; Glossary; Chapter 1: Introduction - Catalysis in the Chemical Industry Sunley; 1.1: Catalysis in the Chemical Industry; 1.2: Selection of a Chemical Process: What Does the Catalyst Do?; 1.3: Developing Metal-Catalysis - the Role of Fundamental Understanding; References; Chapter 2: Formation of C-O Bonds by Oxidation; 2.1: Review - The Basic Chemistry of Oxygen; 2.2: Cyclohexane Oxidation to Cyclohexanol and Cyclohexanone and to Adipic Acid: on the Way to Nylon-6, 6; 2.3: p-Xylene Oxidation to Terephthalic Acid. Polyethylene Terephthalate: on the Way to Fibres for Shirts; 2.4: Ethylene Oxide by Ag-catalyzed Oxidation of Ethylene: for Antifreeze and Detergents; 2.5: Propylene Oxide: to Biocompatible Propylene Glycol; 2.6: Hydrogen Peroxide Route to Propylene Oxide; 2.7: Asymmetric Epoxidation, Dihydroxylation and Sulfide Oxidation: New Routes to Chiral Agrochemicals and Pharmaceuticals; 2.8: Acrolein and Acrylic Acid from Propylene: for Super-Absorbent Polymers, Paints, and Fibres; 2.9: Methacrolein and Methacrylic Acid from Isobutene; 2.10: Ammoxidation Reactions. Propylene to Acrylonitrile: for Engineering Plastics, Polymers; 2.11: Maleic Anhydride and Phthalic Anhydride: for THF, Spandex, Swim-suits and Ladies' Tights; 2.12: Silicalite Process to e-Caprolactam; 2.13: Oxidation of Phenol to Catechol and Hydroquinone; 2.14: Benzene Oxidation to Phenol: Making Phenolic Resins for Building; 2.15: Oxidation Processes in which the Metal Directly Functionalizes the Olefinic Substrate; 2.16: Enzymatic and Microbiological Oxidations. Microbial Hydroxylation of Progesterone; Annex 1: Alkane Feedstocks. Alternative Routes to Acetic Acid and Acrylonitrile; Annex 2: Adsorption Effects on the Catalytic Performances of TS-1. Zeolites as Solid Solvents; References; Chapter 3: Hydrogenation Reactions; 3.1: Introduction and Basic Chemistry: Activation of Hydrogen and Transfer to Substrate Isomerization Reactions; 3.2: Hydrotreating in Petroleum Chemistry; 3.3: Mono-unsaturated Fatty Esters by Partial Hydrogenation of Natural Oils; 3.4: Hydrogenation of Adiponitrile to Hexamethylenediamine; 3.5: Making L-DOPA by Enantioselective Hydrogenation of Acetamidoarylacrylic Acids; 3.6: Enantioselective Hydrogenation of N-Arylimines in the Synthesis of the Chiral Herbicide, (S )-Metolachlor; 3.7: Isomerization Reactions: Diethylgeranylamine and Diethylnerylamine for the Production of (_)-Menthol; 3.8: Enantioselective Hydrogen Transfer; 3.9: Ethylbenzene Dehydrogenation to Styrene; Discussion Points; References; Chapter 4: Syntheses Based on Carbon Monoxide; 4.1: Introduction; 4.2: Carbonylation Reactions of Alcohols and Esters; 4.3: Hydroxy/Alkoxy-Carbonylation of Alkenes and Dienes; 4.4: Polyketones; 4.5: Oxidative Carbonylation of Methanol to Dimethyl Carbonate and Dimethyl Oxalate; 4.6: Hydroformylation of Olefins; 4.7: CO Hydrogenation; Annex 1: Concerning the Mechanism of the Fischer-Tropsch Reaction; Annex 2: Some Hints for Discussion Points; References; Chapter 5: Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation; 5.1: Introduction; 5.2: Alkylation and Related Reactions; 5.3: Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation through Activation of Aryl- or Vinyl-Halide bonds: Fine Chemicals; 5.4: Chemistry of Allyl Compounds. Butadiene as Substrate; 5.5: Oligomerization of Olefins; 5.6: Carbene Chemistry and Asymmetric Synthesis: Chrysanthemic Esters; Annex 1: Devising New Synthetic Pathways; Annex 2: Hints to Improve or to Develop Alternative Processes for the Synthesis of Aromatics Catalyzed by Transition Metals; Annex 3: Perspectives in C-C Bond Forming Organic Syntheses; References; Chapter 6: Metathesis of Olefins; 6.1: Introduction - History and Basic Chemistry of Metathesis; 6.2: The Carbene-Metallacyclobutane Mechanism of Metathesis; 6.3: Industrial Applications of Metathesis; 6.4: Homogeneous Ruthenium Alkylidene Complexes; 6.5: Speciality Polymers; 6.6: Fine Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals; 6.7: Recent Progress; 6.8: Future Outlook; References; Chapter 7: Polymerization Reactions; 7.1: An Introductory Overview; 7.2: Industrial Aspects of Polyolefin Production; 7.3: Solid-State Polymerization Catalysts; 7.4: Soluble Olefin Polymerization Catalysts; 7.5: Supported Metallocene Catalysts; 7.6: Copolymerization of Linear and Cyclic Olefins; 7.7: Copolymerisation of Olefins with Polar Monomers and with CO; Annex 1: Polymer Stereochemistry Studied by 13C NMR Spectroscopy; Annex 2: Stereospecific Polymerization of Conjugated Diolefins: Butadiene and Isoprene; Annex 3: Some Hints to Help Start the Discussions; Acknowledgements; References; Appendix 1: Basic Organometallic Chemistry Related to Catalytic Cycles; References; Appendix 2: Some Basic Aspects of Surface Science Related to Heterogeneously Catalyzed Reactions; References; Subject Index
• Publisher Details: Cambridge : RSC Publishing
• Publication Date: 2019
• Copyright Date: 2006
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 541.395; Metal catalysts -- Industrial applications; Catalysis -- Industrial applications; Chemical industry
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781788018418; 1788018419
• Related ISBNs: 9780854048625; 0854048626
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
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