Furaldehyde hydrogenation to furanol catalyst is a high-performance catalytic material designed to selectively convert furaldehyde into furanol through hydrogenation, ensuring superior efficiency and stability. Engineered with optimized metal-supported formulations, it enhances reaction kinetics, improves selectivity, and ensures prolonged operational lifespan for industrial applications. This catalyst is widely used in fine chemical synthesis, pharmaceutical intermediate production, and biomass-derived compound processing, providing reliable performance for continuous catalytic hydrogenation.
Product Overview
This furaldehyde hydrogenation to furanol catalyst primarily consists of copper oxide (CuO), zinc oxide (ZnO), and aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃), along with special additives. The catalyst is carefully formulated to offer excellent catalytic performance and high stability. It is designed not only for the hydrogenation of furaldehyde to furanol but also for the hydrogenation of other aldehyde compounds (such as butyraldehyde, octenal, etc.) to produce corresponding alcohols (such as butanol, octanol). The catalyst has been successfully applied in several industrial units, demonstrating excellent performance in industrial operations.
Key Features
- Non-Toxic: Compared to similar catalysts, this product has lower toxicity, making it more environmentally friendly.
- Mild Reaction Conditions: Suitable for mild reaction conditions, which help save energy, simplify operation, and reduce costs.
- High Selectivity: Offers high selectivity for furaldehyde hydrogenation, ensuring efficient conversion to furanol.
- Excellent Stability: The catalyst has strong resistance to high temperatures, liquids, and mechanical stress, ensuring stable catalytic performance and long service life.
- Strong Liquid Resistance: Adaptable to complex reaction environments, ensuring stable operation under various process conditions.
Applications
- Furaldehyde Hydrogenation to Furanol: Widely used in the production of furanol, which serves as a key raw material for furan resins, including in applications such as casting, molding, and core-making processes.
- Hydrogenation of Butyraldehyde and Octenal: Can be used for the hydrogenation of other aldehyde compounds like butyraldehyde and octenal to produce important chemical raw materials such as butanol and octanol.
- Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industries: The catalyst is also applicable in various chemical syntheses and pharmaceutical production, offering efficient catalytic solutions for these industries.
Property Name | Value |
Appearance | Black flaky |
Particle Size (mm) | Φ6.5×6.5 or Φ5.0×5.0 |
Chemical Composition | Cu-Zn-Al₂O₃-Additives |
Specific Surface Area (m²·g⁻¹) | ≥35 |
Pore Volume (mL·g⁻¹) | ≥0.15 |
Bulk Density (kg·L⁻¹) | 1.35-1.45 |
Radial Crushing Strength (N·cm⁻¹) | ≥220 |
Item | Value |
Pressure (MPa) | Atmospheric Pressure |
Temperature (℃) | 130-180 |
Space Velocity (h⁻¹) | 0.5-0.6 |
Furfural Molar Ratio | 5~9 |
Activity Indicators | Furfural Conversion Rate ≥99%; Furalcohol Selectivity ≥97% |