Direct catalytic synthesis of 5-Methylfurfural from biomass-derived carbohydrates

Weiran Yang; Ayusman Sen

doi:10.1002/cssc.201000369

Direct catalytic synthesis of 5-Methylfurfural from biomass-derived carbohydrates

Weiran Yang, Ayusman Sen

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Abstract

5-Methylfurfural (MF), an important chemical intermediate, can be obtained directly from carbohydrates using a metal catalyst, hydroiodic acid, and hydrogen in a biphasic reaction procedure. The catalyst system is robust and can be recycled without loss of reactivity.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	349-352
Number of pages	4
Journal	ChemSusChem
Volume	4
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.201000369
State	Published - Mar 21 2011

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

Environmental Chemistry
Chemical Engineering(all)
Materials Science(all)
Energy(all)

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