Table 6 Comparison of percent yields for the Wolff-Kishner reduction of isobutyrophenone using various solvents systems
From: Use of solar energy for biodiesel production and use of biodiesel waste as a green reaction solvent
Solvent | Percent yield |
|---|---|
Ethylene glycol | 68.5% |
Diethylene glycol | 75.1% |
Propylene glycol | 73.5% |
Glycerol (from biodiesel synthesis) | 70.0% |