Abstract
Bicycloalkanes with the potential for deployment in high-density diesel and jet fuels can be conveniently generated from cycloolefins using a two-step process. Dimerization of the cycloolefin may be affected, catalytically, using commercially available Fe(III) salts, and the reaction is tolerant of ring si-ze (C5-C8) and limited ring-substitution patterns. Generation of an allylic radical is strongly suggested; however, observation of Fe-catalyzed olefin rearrangements and transfer dehydrogenation reactions may implicate the involvement of discrete organometallic complexes in the reaction. The fully saturated bicycloalkanes are easily prepared via metal-catalyzed hydrogenation of the cycloolefin-cycloalkane dimeric species.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8162-8167 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Energy and Fuels |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 17 2015 |