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7489165 
Journal Article 
Direct Gas-Phase Oxidation of Propylene to Acetone in the Presence of H2 and O2 over Au/TS-1 Catalyst 
U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare :: HEW 
2020 
Current Organic Synthesis
ISSN: 1570-1794 
17 
685-690 
English 
A novel process for the preparation of acetone is reported by gas-phase oxidation of propylene in the presence of H2 and O2 with Au supported TS-1 catalyst (Au/TS-1). By elevating the reaction temperature to 280°C, Au/TS-1 catalyzes 11.6% propylene generating acetone with 70.6% selectivity, and 8.2% acetone in onepass yield. Acetone is originated from propylene oxide isomerization, which is mainly attributed to the surface of the Lewis base and high reaction temperature. Furthermore, small Au nanoparticle size promotes the reaction.