Catalytic conversion of anisole: Evidence of oxygen removal in reactions with hydrogen

Abstract

The conversion of anisole, a prototypical bio-oil compound, was catalyzed by Pt/Al2O3 in the presence of H2 at 573 K, with the selectivity for C-O bond breaking approximately matching that for ring hydrogenation; these reactions were accompanied by methyl group transfers matching those in the conversion catalyzed by HY zeolite. Graphical Abstract: [Figure not available: see fulltext.] © 2011 The Author(s).