REACTION OF BENZYL ALCOHOL OVER THE HYDROGEN STORAGE INTERMETALLIC COMPOUND MG2CU

The reaction of benzyl alcohol over the hydrogen storage intermetallic s Mg2Cu was studied in the temperature range of 573-773 K. Benzaldehyd e and toluene, the major products, were produced by dehydrogenation an d disproportionation reactions, respectively. Anthracene, stilbene and benzyltoluenes were also formed due to benzylation reaction. Since th e benzylation course was strongly influenced by shape selectivity cons iderations, these were produced in minor amounts. Below 673 Y Mg2Cu be haves like metals while above 673 K it behaves like oxide systems in i ts catalytic properties.