Acid Catalysts Based on Mesoporous Aromatic Frameworks in Aldol Condensation of Furfural with Some Carbonyl Compounds

Resumo

Aldol condensation of furfural with acetone and a series of aldehydes in the presence of PAF-SO₃H acid catalyst based on mesoporous aromatic frameworks was studied. The reaction course depending on the process temperature, catalyst amount, and reactant ratio was studied for the furfural condensation with acetone as an example. The catalyst can be reused in several cycles without appreciable activity loss.