Conversion of 2,5-(hydroxymethyl)furaldehyde to industrial derivatives, purification of the derivatives, and industrial uses therefor
US7393963B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D307/46
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method of preparing 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran comprises heating a reaction mixture comprising 2,5-(hydroxymethyl)furaldehyde, an organic solvent, and a catalyst system comprising nickel and zirconium at a temperature, for a time, and at a pressure sufficient to promote reduction of the 2,5-(hydroxymethyl)furaldehyde to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran to produce a product mixture comprising 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran.
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