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Synthesis of 5,5′‐Oxydimethylenebis (2‐furfural) by Thermal Dehydration of 5‐Hydroxymethyl‐2‐furfural in the Presence of Dimethylsulfoxide
Author(s) -
Larousse Christian,
Rigal Luc,
Gaset Antoine
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
journal of chemical technology and biotechnology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.64
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1097-4660
pISSN - 0268-2575
DOI - 10.1002/jctb.280530116
Subject(s) - furfural , hydroxymethyl , dehydration , chemistry , selectivity , dimethyl sulfoxide , organic chemistry , dehydration reaction , catalysis , biochemistry
A new method for the synthesis of 5,5′‐oxydimethylenebis (2‐furfural) by thermal dehydration of 5‐hydroxymethyl‐2‐furfural in the presence of dimethyl‐sulfoxide is described. Optimum conditions are studied by experimental design. Reaction media present a high concentration of HMF. Reaction is supposed to be rapid. Yields reach 55% with a 84% selectivity.