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Synthesis of 5‐Bromomethylfurfural from Cellulose as a Potential Intermediate for Biofuel
Author(s) -
Kumari Nitee,
Olesen Jens Kruse,
Pedersen Christian M.,
Bols Mikael
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
european journal of organic chemistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.825
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1099-0690
pISSN - 1434-193X
DOI - 10.1002/ejoc.201001539
Subject(s) - chemistry , furfural , depolymerization , cellulose , yield (engineering) , biofuel , toluene , organic chemistry , straw , catalysis , inorganic chemistry , waste management , materials science , engineering , metallurgy
Cellulose can be converted into 5‐bromomethylfurfural (BMF), a brand new biofuel or biofuel intermediate, in 80 % yield by treatment with HBr and LiBr and continuous extraction with toluene. From other carbohydrates and straw, BMF was also obtained in high yields. The mechanism of BMF formation was investigated, and the results indicate that this furfural is formed during the depolymerization of cellulose and that glucose is not an intermediate.