Selective hydrogenation of anisol to cyclohexyl methyl ether catalyzed by a silica-supported carboxymethyl cellulose-platinum complex under mild reaction conditions

Abstract

Selective hydrogenation of anisol to cyclohexyl methyl ether in 100% yield has been achieved by a new natural polymer catalyst, silica-supported carboxymethyl cellulose-platinum complex (SiO₂CMCPt) at 30°C and 1 atm mild reaction conditions. The $\text{COO}\text{Pt}$ ratio, temperature and solvent had great influence on the reaction. The catalyst was stable during the reaction, its catalytic properties were little changed after being reused 4 times.