Heterogeneously catalyzed self-condensation of n-butanal

doi:10.1016/j.cjche.2025.01.003

Abstract

Abstract: The self-condensation of n-butanal is an important reaction for carbon-chain extension in the commercial production of 2-ethylhexanol. Moreover, aldol condensation is one of the important reactions for the synthesis of valuable organic chemicals or transportation fuels from biomass-derived platform compounds. So the investigation of the self-condensation of n-butanal is of significance in both academia and industry. This contribution reviewed the catalytic performance of heterogeneous catalysts in the self-condensation of n-butanal and the related reaction mechanism, network, and kinetics. The purpose of this review is to dedicate some help for further development of environmentally friendly catalysts and for a thorough comprehension of aldol condensation.

Key words: Aldol condensation, n-Butanal, Solid catalyst, Reaction mechanism, Reaction network, Reaction kinetics

摘要： The self-condensation of n-butanal is an important reaction for carbon-chain extension in the commercial production of 2-ethylhexanol. Moreover, aldol condensation is one of the important reactions for the synthesis of valuable organic chemicals or transportation fuels from biomass-derived platform compounds. So the investigation of the self-condensation of n-butanal is of significance in both academia and industry. This contribution reviewed the catalytic performance of heterogeneous catalysts in the self-condensation of n-butanal and the related reaction mechanism, network, and kinetics. The purpose of this review is to dedicate some help for further development of environmentally friendly catalysts and for a thorough comprehension of aldol condensation.

关键词: Aldol condensation, n-Butanal, Solid catalyst, Reaction mechanism, Reaction network, Reaction kinetics

Yaqi Qu, Hualiang An, Xinqiang Zhao, Yanji Wang. Heterogeneously catalyzed self-condensation of n-butanal[J]. Chinese Journal of Chemical Engineering, 2025, 80(4): 89-99.

Yaqi Qu, Hualiang An, Xinqiang Zhao, Yanji Wang. Heterogeneously catalyzed self-condensation of n-butanal[J]. 中国化学工程学报, 2025, 80(4): 89-99.

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