Decarboxylation of cinnamic acids using a ruthenium sawhorse. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Doll, Kenneth M.; Walter, Erin L.; Murray, Rex E.
• Is Part Of: International journal of sustainable engineering. Volume 11:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 26
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Sustainable engineering -- Periodicals; Environmental engineering -- Periodicals; 620
• DOI: 10.1080/19397038.2017.1359860
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1939-7038

Abstract

Abstract: The ruthenium sawhorse has proven effective in the conversion of trans -cinnamic acid, and substituted trans -cinnamic acids, giving an effective source of biobased styrene and styrene analogues. The reaction is especially versatile, as it achieves product without utilising co-reagents. However, the optimum conditions and substrate scope of the reaction remain unexplored. This report covers the decarboxylation of a series of cinnamates with different structures. Apparent activation energies ranging from 66 to 142 kJ mol −1 were uncovered.