Catalytic transfer hydrogenation of ethyl levulinate to γ-valerolactone over zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks

A series of zirconium-based MOFs with different ligand functionalities and porosities were applied for catalytic transfer hydrogenation of ethyl levulinate to form γ-valerolactone, using isopropanol as a hydrogen donor.

Catalytic transfer hydrogenation of ethyl levulinate to γ-valerolactone over zirconium-based metal–organic frameworks | Litlas