Utilizing a multiphase reactor for the conversion of biomass to produce substituted furans
US9126964B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2032 |
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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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