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Process development for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) synthesis from carbohydrates

US11440894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2019
Grant dateSep 13, 2022
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07D307/50
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a new protocol for “Process development for 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) synthesis from carbohydrates”. A convenient, atom-economic, highly selective and cost-effective process has been developed for the preparation of 5-HMF from cellulose, hemicellulose, starch, different sources of carbohydrates and further extended to glucose and fructose.

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