Metathesis Transformations of Natural Products: Cross-Metathesis of Natural Rubber and Mandarin Oil by Ru-Alkylidene Catalysts
This study reports on the degradation of natural rubber (NR) via cross-metathesis with mandarin oil and <em>d</em>-limonene, an abundant compound in essential oils; that were used as chain transfer agents (CTAs) and green solvents. Reactions were performed in the presence...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2012-05-01
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| Series: | Molecules |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/5/6001 |