One-step synthesis of benzyl acetate by gas phase acetoxylation of toluene over highly active and selective Pd–Sb–TiO 2 catalysts

Significantly high benzyl acetate selectivity of 85% at a toluene conversion of ca. 93% was achieved for the first time in a single step by gas phase acetoxylation over highly active and selective Pd-Sb-TiO2 catalysts.