Synlett 1994; 1994(3): 155-161
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22775
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Molding Clays into Efficient Catalysts

André Cornélis* , Pierre Laszlo
  • *Laboratoires de chimie fine aux interfaces, Institut de chimie B6, Université de Liège au Sart Tilman B-4000 Liège, Belgium and Ecole Polytechnique, F-91128 Palaiseau, France
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22 March 2002 (online)

Natural clays can be modified into efficient and versatile catalysts for organic reactions. Among the assets of these heterogeneous catalysts are their lamellar swelling structure, their large specific surfaces, availability of both Brønsted- and Lewis-acidic catalytic sites, and their low cost. 1. Introduction 2. Anionic Reactions 3. Diets-Alder Reactions 4. Acid-Catalyzed Reactions 5. Aromatic Chlorination 6. Reactions Using Metallic Nitrates 7. Conclusions