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Utilizing a multiphase reactor for the conversion of biomass to produce substituted furans

US10093638B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2017
Grant dateOct 9, 2018
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2037

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

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods to produce substituted furans (e.g., halomethylfurfural, hydroxymethylfurfural, and furfural), by acid-catalyzed conversion of biomass using a gaseous acid in a multiphase reactor, such as a fluidized bed reactor.

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