Process for production of hexanetriol from 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
US9586920B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 2, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01J2208/027
- WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Industrial scale conversions of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to commodity chemicals such as 1,2,6-hexanetriol and 1,6-hexanediol by chemocatalytic conversions using hydrogen and a heterogeneous reduction catalyst are provided. The reactions are suitable for use in continuous flow reactors. Methods of carrying out the conversions are provided, as are product and catalyst compositions.
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