One-step synthesis of isoamyl butyrate from isoamyl alcohol and n-butyraldehyde over TS-1 in air

Zhao R; Ding Y; Peng ZG; Wang XL; Suo JS

Catalysis Letters, Vol.87, No.1-2, 81-83, 2003

Zhao R, Ding Y, Peng ZG, Wang XL, Suo JS

A one-step synthesis of isoamyl butyrate from isoamyl alcohol and n-butyraldehyde over TS-1 in air is reported. Higher aldehyde conversion and better selectivity are obtained. The mechanism of reaction over TS-1 is also investigated.

Keywords:esterification;TS-1 molecular sieve;n-butyraldehyde;isoamyl alcohol