N-doped TiO 2 nanocatalyst for one-pot synthesis of α,β-unsaturated esters via the Wittig reaction: a highly efficient and recyclable heterogeneous system | Synapse
February 28, 2026RSC Advances0 citationsOpen Access
N-doped TiO 2 nanocatalyst for one-pot synthesis of α,β-unsaturated esters via the Wittig reaction: a highly efficient and recyclable heterogeneous system
To evaluate the effectiveness of N-TiO2 nanoparticles in facilitating the Wittig reaction for synthesizing α,β-unsaturated esters.
Utilization of N-doped TiO2 as a catalyst in the Wittig reaction
Synthesis of (Z)-alkenes with a focus on yield and stereoselectivity
Assessment of catalyst recyclability
Achieved high yield in the synthesis of (Z)-alkenes
Demonstrated simplified work-up process
Showed excellent recyclability of the N-TiO2 catalyst
Abstract
This work reports an N-TiO 2 nanoparticle-mediated Wittig reaction enabling stereoselective synthesis of ( Z )-alkenes with high yield, simplified work-up, and excellent catalyst recyclability.