One-pot transformation of levulinic acid to 2-methyltetrahydrofuran is facilely promoted by a H-β-zeolite-supported Pt–Mo bimetallic catalyst in water without any additives. The Pt–Mo species efficiently promotes hydrogenation of levulinic acid to 1,4-pentanediol, which is subsequently dehydrated to form 2-methyltetrahydrofuran by H-β zeolite in the aqueous phase. The Pt–Mo/H-β catalyst is recoverable and reusable while retaining its high activity and selectivity.
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