Process for making HMF from sugars with reduced byproduct formation, and improved stability HMF compositions
US9776980B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K15/06
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a process for making HMF or a derivative of HMF by dehydrating one or more hexose sugars in a reduced oxygen environment. In another, related aspect, a method for improving the stability and resistance to degradation of an HMF product involves adding one or more antioxidants to the HMF product.
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