A novel solid acid for synthesis of bisphenol A

Authors: Hou, Lijie; Cai, Qinghai; Lu, Bin; Li, Xuemei; Xiao, Xue; Han, Yuanyuan; Cui, Shuhan

Source: Catalysis Letters, Volume 111, Numbers 3-4, November 2006 , pp. 153-157(5)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

A novel solid acid was prepared from boric, phosphorous and sulfuric acid by a simple method, and characterized by FT-IR, XRD and TG. Surprisingly, the prepared solid acid is an effective catalyst for the synthesis of bisphenol A from condensation of phenol with acetone. The high conversion of acetone (91.8%) and selectivity of bisphenol A (93.4%) were achieved in the presence of the novel catalyst.

Keywords: bisphenol A; solid acid; synthesis; catalyst

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10562-006-0155-2

Affiliations: 1: Email: qinghaic@yahoo.com.cn

Publication date: 2006-11-01