Synthesis of beta-zeolite for applying in the ring-opening reaction

Zeolites have a wide area of applications as catalyst, adsorbent and ion exchanger [1, 2]. Of the more than 200 known zeolite topologies with a framework code assigned by the Structure Commission of the International Zeolite Association [3]. Beta zeolite is one of the useful compounds that constitute the majority of the commercial zeolite catalyst production [4]. Zeolite Beta, with its intriguing framework architecture and 3-dimensional pore system, displays superior performance in refinery applications, environmental catalysis and a variety of organic reactions because of its vastly accessible pore volume, high adsorption capacity, strong acid sites and shape/size selectivity [5]. The opening of epoxides with alcohols is one of the important transformations for the synthesis of ß-alkoxy alcohols which are mainly used as valuable organic solvents, versatile synthons and intermediates [6]. In this report, the prepared heterogeneous acidic nanocatalyst has been applied in the ring opening of styrene oxide by alcohols under ambient temperature.