Pronounced catalytic activity and selectivity of MgO–SiO 2 –Na 2 O for synthesis of buta-1,3-diene from ethanol

Authors:
  • RORyuichiro Ohnishi
    Ryuichiro Ohnishi
  • TATakao Akimoto
    Takao Akimoto
  • KTKozo Tanabe
    Kozo Tanabe
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Abstract
MgO–SiO2(molar ratio = 1 : 1)prepared from ethyl orthosilicate and magnesium nitrate and promoted with 0.1 wt% Na2O exhibited a high catalytic activity (100%) and selectively (87%) for formation of buta-1,3-diene at 350 °C.