Table 2. Reaction Result Summary from Different Reactants.
| material | conv. (%) | yield (%) | sel. (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4-methyl guaiacol | 99.7 | 86.3 | 99.8 |
| 4-ethyl guaiacol | 92.2 | ||
| eugenol | 99.6 | 69.4 | 99.7 |
| isoeugenola | 64.8 | 42.7 | 65.9 |
| dehydrozingerone | 99.5 | 63.4 | 93.9 |
| ferulic acid | 100.00 | 57.8 | 87.8 |
The result was obtained by the reaction for 8 h.