Sulfuric acid modified clinoptilolite as a solid green catalyst for solvent-free α-pinene isomerization process

The isomerization of α-pinene – a renewable bioresource – was investigated as a relatively simple method for the syntheses of camphene and limonene, industrially important products. The catalytic activity of H2SO4-modified clinoptilolite was evaluated without any solvent and the results show its applicability as a novel, green, reusable and promising catalyst in organic syntheses.