D. P. Mobley, A. Bell
Aug 1, 1980
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Journal of Catalysis
Abstract
Abstract The hydrogenolysis of dibenzyl ether was studied using zinc chloride together with either nickel, zinc, or magnesium. Reactions were carried out in cyclohexane solution at 225 °C under hydrogen pressure. The presence of the metallic component, and in particular Raney nickel, was found to enhance the yields of toluene and reduce the formation of insoluble resin, observed when zinc chloride was used alone. It is proposed that the metal activates molecular H2 and promotes its reaction with benzylic carbonium ions formed through the action of zinc chloride on dibenzyl ether.