Sulfonic acid functionalized mesoporous MCM-41 silica as a convenient catalyst for Bisphenol-A synthesis
Journal
Chemical Communications
Journal Volume
21
Pages
2178-2179
Date Issued
2001
Author(s)
Abstract
Sulfonic acid groups anchored to the surface of mesoporous MCM-41 silica have been identified with S K-edge XANES spectra and the material is an efficient catalyst for the liquid phase condensation of phenol with acetone to form Bisphenol-A with high selectivity.
Other Subjects
4,4' isopropylidenediphenol; acetone; phenol; silicon dioxide; sulfonic acid derivative; article; catalyst; chemical reaction; liquid; oxidation; polymerization; porosity; spectroscopy; synthesis
Type
journal article