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Direct Synthesis of α-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid Via Tandem Catalysis from Styrene and Methanol with Co3O4/CuCo2O4 Heterostructures

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Tandem catalysis as an exciting research frontier has recently aroused wide attention due to the eliminated intermediate work-up, improved production efficiency, decreased production cost and reduced waste discharge. The main challenge in this tandem catalytic approach is the exploiting of a bifunctional catalyst that can be effective for both reactions processed under the same reaction conditions in a single reactor. We herein report for the first time that in the presence of in-situ generated Co3O4/CuCo2O4 heterostructures (CCHS) as a heterogeneous catalyst, α-methoxyphenylacetic acid (MTPAA) can be produced via tandem catalysis from styrene and methanol by integrating the styrene epoxidation and subsequent nucleophilic ring-opening of styrene oxide (SO). The styrene conversion of 94.8% accompanied with a selectivity of 62.5% to MTPAA was achieved under the optimal reaction conditions. Consequently, a simple heterogeneous approach for the highly efficient and selective production of MTPAA has been established. This study highlights the great potential of bifunctional heterostructures composed of earth-abundant elements for the synthesis of valuable chemicals via tandem conversion of styrene and subsequent diverse SO ring-opening reactions.

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In the presence of in-situ generated Co3O4/CuCo2O4 heterostructures as a heterogeneous catalyst, α-methoxyphenylacetic acid can be produced via tandem catalysis from styrene and methanol by integrating the styrene epoxidation and subsequent nucleophilic ring-opening of styrene oxide.

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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (22208284) and the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province (BK20200956). The authors acknowledge the Priority Academic Program Development of Jiangsu Higher Education Institutions.

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Liu, J., Lu, Y. & Jian, P. Direct Synthesis of α-Methoxyphenylacetic Acid Via Tandem Catalysis from Styrene and Methanol with Co3O4/CuCo2O4 Heterostructures. Catal Lett 153, 3504–3515 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10562-022-04249-z

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