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Phys Chem Chem Phys. 2017 Mar 15;19(11):8034-8045. doi: 10.1039/c6cp07769b.

In situ spectroscopic studies on vapor phase catalytic decomposition of dimethyl oxalate.

Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP

Shweta Hegde, Kalsang Tharpa, Satyanarayana Reddy Akuri, Rakesh K, Ajay Kumar, Raj Deshpande, Sreejit A Nair

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  1. SABIC Research and Technology Pvt. Ltd, Plot No. 81 to 85, Village: Chikkadunnasandra, Anekal: Taluk, Off. Sarjapura - Attibele State Highway, Near St. Philomena School, Bengaluru - 562125, Karnataka, India. [email protected].

PMID: 28263335 DOI: 10.1039/c6cp07769b

Abstract

Dimethyl Oxalate (DMO) has recently gained prominence as a valuable intermediate for the production of compounds of commercial importance. The stability of DMO is poor and hence this can result in the decomposition of DMO under reaction conditions. The mechanism of DMO decomposition is however not reported and more so on catalytic surfaces. Insights into the mechanism of decomposition would help in designing catalysts for its effective molecular transformation. It is well known that DMO is sensitive to moisture, which can also be a factor contributing to its decomposition. The present work reports the results of decomposition of DMO on various catalytic materials. The materials studied consist of acidic (γ-Al

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