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Utilizing a multiphase reactor for the conversion of biomass to produce substituted furans

US9637463B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 21, 2015
Grant dateMay 2, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2035

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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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