Method for producing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
US9238635B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 16, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 16, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07D307/50
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to a method for preparing 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) by reacting hexose in water and in the presence of carboxylic acid. The present invention further relates to the preparation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) by reacting hexose in water and in the presence of carboxylic acid and of a heterogenous acid catalyst. The invention also relates to an HMF-rich carboxylic acid solution.
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