Benzene → Ethyl Propionate

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Reaction Conditions

Reaction Steps

A solution containing 8 ml of benzene, 0.02 mmol of [η6-C6H6—Ru(H2O)3](F3CSO3)2 and 5 mmol of ethyl acrylate in a Fisher-Porter glass reactor was pressurized with 1 atm CO and 7.1 atm of inert gas (e.g., Argon or N2) and heated to 180° C. with stirring for 48 hours. GC analysis revealed formation of 1.1 mmol (E)-ethyl cinnamate (22% yield, 55 TON) and 1.3 mmol ethyl propanoate (26% yield, 65 TON).

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