Hydroformylation of mixed octenes catalyzed by supported rhodium-based catalyst

Abstract In order to solve the difficult separation between catalyst and products in homogeneous system, the activated carbon (AC)-supported rhodium-based catalyst (Rh/AC) was prepared. Hydroformylation of mixed octenes catalyzed by Rh/AC was studied, and compared to that catalyzed by RhCl(CO)(TPPTS) 2 [TPPTS: trisodium salt of tris( m -sulphonylphenyl) phosphine], and [Rh(CH 3 COO) 2 ] 2 -Ph 3 PO (Ph 3 PO: triphenyl phosphine oxide). The performance test of the catalysts showed the Rh/AC presented higher catalytic activity, selectivity and air-stability. During the recycle experiments Rh/AC could be used 4 times without significant loss of rhodium. The effects of the supports, rhodium loading and reaction conditions on the catalytic performance of Rh/AC were investigated. The results showed petroleum coke-based activated carbon with higher surface area and more basic groups was advantageous to the formation of aldehydes. The heterogeneous Rh/AC catalyst displayed higher catalytic activity and reusability.

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