Estimation of kinetics parameters in Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime using genetic algorithm

Beckmann rearrangement mechanism of cyclohexanone oxime, based on the characteristic of self-catalyzed reaction and polymorphism was proposed. According to the suggested mechanism, the basic approach was the rearrangement of OXH+ while the SO3 acts as dehydrating agent and OXSO3 can turn to CPLSO3 ultimately. Considering self-catalyzed reaction between OXSO3 and CPLH+, kinetic model for Beckmann rearrangement was established. Corresponding parameters were estimated by using float genetic algorithm （GA） and simulation results agree well with the experimental data below -19.3℃. Industrial equipment was simulated and analyzed. Effects of key process parameters such as molar ratio of sulfuric acid to oxime and circulation ratio on the residual oxime are also discussed. The results show that the caprolactam exists as CPLH+ finally in oleum and the minimum molecular ratio of sulfuric acid to oxime can be 0.5 theoretically.

Facile Synthesis of Thioamides via P2Ss-Mediated Beckmann Rearrangement of Oximes

A facile and efficient approach to the synthesis of secondary thioamides from ketoximes via Beckmann rearrangement has been established, using phosphorus pentasulfide as a dehydrating and thiating agent. It is also efficient for the preparation of primary thiobenzamide from benzaldoxime. This approach features simple-operation, easy-control and good to excellent yields.

PEG-SO_3H as catalyst for the Beckmann rearrangement and dehydration of oximes

Under mild conditions, conversion of a variety of ketoximes and aldoximes to their corresponding amides and nitriles proceeded in the presence of PEG-SO3H with high yields.

Brnsted Acidic Ionic Liquids: Efficient and Recyclable Catalytic Systems for Beckmann Rearrangement

Six Brnsted acidic ionic liquids（ILs） 1a―1f were synthesized and used as the dual solvent-catalyst systems for Beckmann rearrangement reactions. Among ILs 1a―1f, IL 1a exhibited the highest catalytic activity and successfully catalyzed the Beckmann rearrangement of ketoximes, and the corresponding amides were obtained in good to excellent yields（74%―92%）. In addition, IL 1a could be recovered easily and reused at least three times without any loss of catalytic activity.

Beckmann Rearrangement of Erythromycin A 9(E)-Oxime

Deoxo 6 deoxy 6,9 epoxy 9,9 a didehydro 9 a aza 9 a homoerythromycin A (1), 9 deoxo 11 deoxy 9,11 epoxy 9,9 a didehydro 9 a aza 9 a homoerythromycin A (2) and 9 a aza 9 a homoerythromycin cyclic lactam (3) were synthesized by the Beckmann rearrangement of erythromycin A 9 (E) oxime (4). The structures of compounds (1), (2) and (3) have been identified by their spectral data. The reaction mechanism was also discussed. The yield of the Beckmann rearrangement of compounds (4) was better than that reported in literatures.

The Effect of Platinum on Stability of the B_2O_3/TiO_2-ZrO_2 Catalyst for Beckmann Rearrangement of Cyclohexanone Oxime

The addition of platinum over the B2O3/TiO2-ZrO2 remarkably enhanced its catalytic stability in the vapor phase Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime under the carder gas of H2. The content of coke deposited on catalyst surface was decreased from 1.92% over the B2O3/TiO2-ZrO2 to 1.14% over the platinum promoted B2O3/TiO2-ZrO2 after reaction of six hours. This result indicates that the platinum added on the B2O3/TiO2-ZrO2 catalyst plays an important role in reducing the coke formation on the catalyst surface.

A Novel Method for Beckmann Rearrangement of Oximes with Silica Sulfuric Acid under Mild Condition

Silica sulfuric acid in which sulfuric acid is immobilized on the surface of silica gel via covalent bond has been proved to be green catalyst for liquid-phase Beckmann rearrangement of oximes in dried dioxane at room temperature. Excellent conversion and selectivity were acquired in the Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime. The catalyst system was recycled and reused.

Low Environmental Load Process for the Beckmann Rearrangement of Cycloalkanone Oximes by Bronsted Acid Catalyst with Cobalt Salts

Beckmann rearrangements of oximes to lactams often require harsh conditions and/or the use of large amounts of acid catalyst. To reduce the amount of Bronsted acid required, and to avoid the formation of a large amount of undesirable byproducts under mild reaction conditions, a low environmental load process was developed. Beckmann rearrangements of cyclohexanone oxime and cyclooctanone oxime were achieved using a combination of a Bronsted acid and cobalt tetra-fluoroborate hexahydrate. Various Bronsted acid catalysts (10 - 20 mol%) were used to obtain the corresponding lactams in high yields at 80℃.

One-step Beckmann Rearrangement from Ketones and Hydroxylamine in Dry Media under Microwave Irradiation

Ketones react with hydroxylamine hydrochloride over HCOOH/SiO2 under microwave irradiation to afford amides in good yields.

Highly efficient catalyzed by imidazolium-based dual-sulfonic acid functionalized ionic liquids for liquid phase Beckmann rearrangement:experiments and COSMO-RS calculations

A production technique with the high yield and environmentally friendly process need be developed forε-Caprolactam(CPL)in the chemical industry.This technology is highly desired to design and synthesize high--performance catalysts for liquid phase Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime(CHO)to CPL.In this work,3-methyl-1-(propyl-4-sulfonyl)imidazolium methanesulfonate([PHSO_(3)MIM][MSA])with highly efficient and excellent yield is synthesized successfully.When the optimum molar ratio of ZnCl_(2)over[PHSO_(3)MIM][MSA]was 0.02,it exhibits the high selectivity(94%)of CPL at 90℃for 1 h.Interestingly,Fourier-transform infrared(FT-IR)investigations show that the functional Br∅nsted-Lewis acidic types of ionic liquids(ILs)are formed by the uniformly distributed ZnCl_(2)and[PHSO_(3)MIM][MSA].In addition,the hydrogen bond(H-bond)is formed between CHO and ILs.After ten reaction cycles,no significant structure changes are observed in the recovered[PHSO_(3)MIM][MSA]-ZnCl_(2).The solubilities of ILs are predicted by using COSMO-RS model,the results show that[PHSO_(3)MIM][MSA]is a promising candidate for the liquid phase Beckmann rearrangement of CHO into CPL.Finally,a theoretical model of the H-bond interactions between ILs and CHO is further confirmed to support the advance of reaction mechanism.A feasible way is provided for the CPL production technique in the liquid phase Beckmann rearrangement reaction.

Rational construction of multiple hollow silicalite-1 zeolite with enhanced quasi acidity for robust vapor-phase Beckmann rearrangement

Developing efficient and stable zeolites for vapor-phase Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime is still a great challenge to realizeε-caprolactam(CPL)green production.In this work,the hierarchical porous silicalite-1 zeolites with multiple hollow structure(S-1-M)are explored by in-situ desilication−recrystallization post-treatment of spongy highway-like zeolites(S-1-S),which are synthesized through silanization synthesis of conventional bulky silicalite-1(S-1).Compared to S-1,S-1-M achieves superior catalytic performance,with improving the CPL selectivity from 85.7%to 94.1%and prolonging the catalyst lifetime from 74 to 126 h at a weight hourly space velocity(WHSV)of 6 h^(−1).Comprehensive physiochemical studies demonstrate that the highly dispersed intracrystalline cavities within S-1-M endow greater mass diffusion and better quasi acidity inducing by the enhanced H-bonds among abundant H-bonded silanols,which is cooperatively responsible for its superior catalytic performance.

Dehydrative Beckmann rearrangement and the following cascade reactions

The Beckmann rearrangement has been predominantly studied for the synthesis of amide and lactam.By strategically using the in situ generated Appel’s salt or Mitsunobu’s zwitterionic adduct as the de-hydrating agent,a series of Beckmann rearrangement and following cascade reactions have been devel-oped herein.The protocol allows the conversion of various ketoximes into amide,thioamide,tetrazole and imide products in modular procedures.The generality and tolerance of functionalities of this method have been demonstrated.

Gas-Phase Beckmann Rearrangement of Cyclohexanone Oxime over B-ZSM-5 Derived Titanosilicalite

Four different ZSM 5 zeolites are tested for the gas phase Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime (CHO) into lactam. B ZSM 5 derived titanosilicalite (Ti ZSM 5) exhibits catalytic performances comparable to hydrothermally synthesized titanosilicalite (TS 1), much better than B ZSM 5 and Al ZSM 5. The effect of reaction conditions (solvent, feed space velocity, and water) on the catalytic performance of Ti ZSM 5 is studied. It is found that a quantitative relationship exists among the feed space velocity, the reaction time, and the CHO constant conversion. Ethanol or methanol as solvent shows higher activity, lactam selectivity, and stability than benzene and n hexanol. The addition of water to the rearrangement with a maximum amount of 1.0 mole per mole CHO results in the increase of CHO conversion while no meaningful changes in lactam selectivity and stability are observed.

Influence of Na^(+) on the synthesis of silicalite-1 catalysts for use in the vapor phase Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime

Silicalite-1 was hydrothermally synthesized in the presence of different concentrations of Na+using tetrapropylammonium hydroxide(TPAOH)as a template.The synthesis was followed by a base treatment.The silicalite-1samples were characterized using X-ray diffrac-tion,scanning electron microscopy,N2 adsorption,X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy,Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and NH3 temperature-programmed deso-rption.The samples were used as catalysts for the vapor phase Beckmann rearrangement of cyclohexanone oxime.During the synthesis,the sodium ions were incorporated onto the silicalite-1 crystals,but were then removed by the base treatment.All the catalysts exhibited nearly complete conversion of cyclohexanone oxime toε-caprolactam with selectivities grater than 95%.Addition of less than 2.5 mol-%Na^(+)(relative to TPAOH)did not influence the catalytic properties.However,for Na+concentrations≥5 mol-%,the particle sizes of silicalite-1 increased and the catalytic activities decreased,which can be attributed to carbon deposition.The results in this work are of great importance for the polymer industry.

Carbon Tetrabromide/Triphenylphosphine-Activated Beck- mann Rearrangement of Ketoximes for Synthesis of Amides

An efficient Beckrnann rearrangement of ketoximes was developed using carbon tetrabromide/triphenylphos- phine as an organocatalyst without addition of any acids or metals. The reaction showed good functional group tol- erance and gave various amides in moderate to good yields.

A facile synthesis of cyano-chlorins related to chlorophyll from formyl (pyro)-pheophorbide-a by a tandem transformation of the aldehyde into a nitrile group

A facile synthesis for cyanochlorin related to chlorophyll from a formyl-substituted chlorin, by the oxidation of methyl （pyro）pheophorbide-a, was accomplished. These readily available chlorin aldehydes were assembled together with hydroxylamine hydrochloride in a tandem process to produce the corresponding chlorin nitriles in moderate to good yields. The formation of chlorin nitrile was discussed and a possible mechanism for the corresponding cyanation reaction was tentatively proposed.