Highly efficient liquid-phase hydrogenation of naringin using a recyclable Pd/C catalyst

Abstract

A highly efficient liquid-phase hydrogenation reaction using a recyclable palladium on carbon (Pd/C) catalyst has been used for the transformation of naringin to its corresponding dihydrochalcone. The effects of various solvents on the hydrogenation process were studied, with water being identified as the optimal solvent. The analysis also revealed that sodium hydroxide (NaOH) can accumulate on the surface of the Pd/C catalyst in alcoholic solvents, leading to its inactivation. The higher solubility of NaOH in water implies that it remains in solution and does not accumulate on the Pd/C catalyst surface, ensuring the catalytic activity and stability.