Methods of preparing para-xylene from biomass
US8969057B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E50/10
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods or preparing para-xylene from biomass by carrying out a Diels-Alder cycloaddition at controlled temperatures and activity ratios. Methods of preparing bio-terephthalic acid and bio-poly(ethylene terephthalate (bio-PET) are also disclosed, as well as products formed from bio-PET.
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