Universal Journal of Chemistry(CEASE PUBLICATION) Vol. 3(3), pp. 87 - 90
DOI: 10.13189/ujc.2015.030301
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Styrene Cross-metathesis Using Low Catalyst Concentrations

Paul Sabila ^*
Department of Science, Technology, and Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics Program, Gallaudet University, United States

ABSTRACT

A new study reports on the use of low concentrations of metathesis catalysts (~ 0.009 mol. %) in the cross-metathesis of styrene to afford relatively good yields (87%) of trans-stilbene (the cross-metathesis homodimer product). The reaction was carried out under aerobic conditions after 3-5 h reflux. Also, a theoretical prediction of the cross-metathesis product at ultra-low concentrations is presented.

KEYWORDS
Cross-metathesis, Styrene, Catalysis

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Paul Sabila , "Styrene Cross-metathesis Using Low Catalyst Concentrations," Universal Journal of Chemistry(CEASE PUBLICATION), Vol. 3, No. 3, pp. 87 - 90, 2015. DOI: 10.13189/ujc.2015.030301.

(b). APA Format:
Paul Sabila (2015). Styrene Cross-metathesis Using Low Catalyst Concentrations. Universal Journal of Chemistry(CEASE PUBLICATION), 3(3), 87 - 90. DOI: 10.13189/ujc.2015.030301.