Abstract
The reaction of methanol with silicon was studied using various copper compounds other than the halides. Copper(II) acetate and copper(I) oxide gave high silicon conversions (82%) though the selectivities for trimethoxysilane were low (<19%). The selectivity was appreciably improved by addition of a small amount of thiophene or propyl chloride to the methanol feed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 421-427 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Catalysis Letters |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1995 Sept 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- copper(II) acetate
- methanol
- methoxysilanes
- silicon
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Catalysis
- Chemistry(all)