Catalytic alkylation of arenes employing synthesis gas with an in situ generated highly dispersed molybdenum disulfide catalyst

A one-pot method is proposed for the transformation of synthesis gas (syngas) in the presence of aromatic hydrocarbons into alkylated products using in situ generated MoS₂ catalysts. o-Xylene serves simultaneously as a reaction medium and a substrate, enabling up to 64% CO conversion and 92% carbon incorporation into liquid products. This approach provides a promising route to fuel-range hydrocarbons from syngas without intermediate alcohol separation.