Towards inhibition of yellowing of mechanical pulps .1. Catalytic hydrogenation of lignin model compounds under mild conditions

Hu, TQ; James, BR; Lee, CL

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7733010

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Journal Article

Year

1997

Language

English

HERO ID 7733010
In Press No
Year 1997
Title Towards inhibition of yellowing of mechanical pulps .1. Catalytic hydrogenation of lignin model compounds under mild conditions
Authors Hu, TQ; James, BR; Lee, CL
Journal Journal of Pulp & Paper Science
Volume 23
Issue 4
Page Numbers J153-J156
Abstract Di-μ-chloro-bis(η4-1, 5-hexadiene)-dirhodium(I) effectively catalyzed the hydrogenation of the aromatic rings of the lignin model compounds 4-propylphenol, eugenol, 1,2-dimethoxy-4-propylbenzene and 2,6-dimethoxy-4-propyl-phenol under extremely mild conditions (25°C, 1 Mm H2) in a two-phase, hexane/aqueous pH 7.5 medium. This catalyst was more active than di-μ-chloro-bis (η4-1,5-cyclooctadiene)-dirhodium(I), rhodium(III) trichloride trihydrate and ruthenium(III) trichloride trihydrate. The reactivity of three predominant functional groups in lignin toward the rhodium(I) catalyzed hydrogenation followed the descending order of carbon-carbon double bond > aromatic ring > carbonyl group. The hydrogenation reactions were sensitive to steric and electronic effects of the substituent(s) on the aromatic rings. Moderate to extremely high diastereoselectivities were observed for the hydrogenated products.
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Keyword inhibition; yellowing; mechanical pulps; hydrogenation; catalysts; lignin model compounds; aromatic groups; carbonyl groups; chromophores; eugenol; hydrogenolysis; quinones