Synthesis of Dimethyl Carbonate through Vapor‐Phase Carbonylation Catalyzed by Pd‐Doped Zeolites: Interaction of Lewis Acidic Sites and Pd Species

Abstract

All doped up: The interaction between Lewis (L) acidic sites and Pd species in the vapor-phase carbonylation reaction of methyl nitrite over Pd/Faujasite (FAU) catalysts is determined quantitatively. By keeping the Pd species in an electron-deficient state, the Lewis acids of the Pd/FAU catalysts promote the synthesis of dialkyl carbonates. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.