Table 4.
Effect of pH on olefin cross-metathesis reactions in water at rt
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|---|---|---|
| Surfactant | Time (h) | Conversion (%)a |
| 2.0 wt % TPGS-750-M | 12 | 77 |
| 2.0 wt % Nok | 12 | 76 |
| 0.02 M KHSO4 /2.0 wt % TPGS-750-M | 4 | 86 |
| 0.02 M KHSO4 /2.0 wt % Nok | 4 | 84 |
Determined by 1H NMR spectroscopy; conditions: 0.5 mmol alkene and 1.5 mmol MVK (3 equiv).