A hydrophobic amphoteric catalyst based on organic-modified basic zirconium phosphate in the directed synthesis of furfural-cyclopentanone double-condensation products

Key Points

• Furfural-cyclopentanone double-condensation products were successfully synthesized.
• The hydrophobic amphoteric catalyst exhibited enhanced efficiency in the reaction process.
• Utilization of organic-modified basic zirconium phosphate optimized the synthesis process.
• These findings suggest improved methods for industrial applications in organic chemistry.