Alkylation of Guaiacol with Furfuryl Alcohol Catalyzed by Sulfonated Porous Aromatic Frameworks
摘要
Abstract
This study investigates the alkylation of guaiacol with furfuryl alcohol over sulfonated porous aromatic framework (PAF) catalysts, such as PAF-30-SO3H (sulfur content: 3–7 wt %). The results reveal major reaction trends, including the effects of temperature, reactant ratio, catalyst loading, and reaction time on product distribution. Under optimal conditions (80°C, guaiacol : furfuryl alcohol : H+ molar ratio = 20 : 1 : 0.05), the total selectivity toward C-furfurylguaiacols and difurfurylguaiacols reaches ~92% after 30 minutes, with 100% conversion of furfuryl alcohol.