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Formic Acid: A Promising Bio‐Renewable Feedstock for Fine Chemicals
Author(s) -
Mura Manuel G.,
Luca Lidia De,
Giacomelli Giampaolo,
Porcheddu Andrea
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
advanced synthesis and catalysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.541
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1615-4169
pISSN - 1615-4150
DOI - 10.1002/adsc.201200748
Subject(s) - chemistry , formic acid , raw material , carbon dioxide , renewable energy , organic chemistry , renewable resource , carbon fibers , pulp and paper industry , waste management , materials science , composite number , electrical engineering , composite material , engineering
Abstract In light of the growing scarcity of petroleum‐based raw materials, carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) is becoming increasing attractive as organic carbon source. In this perspective, formic acid (HCOOH) might be an interesting bio‐renewable solution to store, transport, and activate carbon dioxide for the synthesis of value‐added chemicals. Herein, HCOOH has been successfully used as C 1 building block for the synthesis of a library of alcohols via a catalysed oxo‐synthesis, under green experimental conditions.