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This research aims to develop an efficient method for synthesizing benzaldehyde by oxidizing dibenzyl ether.

February 28, 2026Open Access

Oxidation of Dibenzyl Ether with Nitric Acid to Benzaldehyde in Continuous-flow Microreactors

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This research aims to develop an efficient method for synthesizing benzaldehyde by oxidizing dibenzyl ether.
Utilized continuous-flow microreactors for the oxidation process.
Employed nitric acid as the oxidizing agent.
Evaluated the environmental impacts of the production process.
Successfully converted dibenzyl ether to benzaldehyde.
Demonstrated a sustainable and chlorine-free process for chemical synthesis.

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As an important chemical, benzaldehyde (BzH) can be synthesized by oxidizing dibenzyl ether (DBE) with nitric acid (HNO3). This is an environmentally friendly and chlorine-free production process, but it has...

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Xiang Li

Donghua University

Saier Liu

Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Minjing Shang

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Reaction Chemistry & Engineering

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