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Process for the catalysed conversion of psicose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural or an alkyl ether thereof

US10093637B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 2015
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D307/46
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Psicose is converted into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural or an alkyl ether thereof in a process for the catalyzed conversion of psicose, including the steps of: a. forming a feed including psicose and water or at least one alkanol or a mixture thereof and b. converting the psicose in the feed at a temperature in the range of 50 to 300 degrees Celsius in the presence of a catalyst.

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