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Explore the use of formic acid, a high-abundance, low-toxicity substance, as an acid, reductant, and carbon source in green chemistry. Previous studies and unstable synthesis are discussed along with the properties, mechanisms, and comparison with other substances. Discover the benefits of formic acid, including its low price, mildness, and good catalytic properties.
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Background C1 Source CO, COCl2, HCHO CO2 • High abundance • Low price • Low toxicity formic acid • Acid • Reductant • Carbon source
Starting Point R. Langer, G. Leitus, Y. Ben-David, D. Milstein, Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2011, 50, 2120–2124. Y.-Y. Ohnishi, T. Matsunaga, Y. Nakao, H. Sato, S. Sakaki, J. Am.Chem. Soc. 2005, 127, 4021– 4032.
Starting Point unstable
Properties of 4 Comparison of others
Outlook Features • Low price • Mildness • Good catalytic properties
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