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An effective pathway for 5‐brominemethylfurfural synthesis from biomass sugars in deep eutectic solvent
Author(s) -
Le Kai,
Zuo Miao,
Song Xiaoqiang,
Zeng Xianhai,
Tang Xing,
Sun Yong,
Lei Tingzhou,
Lin Lu
Publication year - 2017
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.5312
Subject(s) - yield (engineering) , chemistry , deep eutectic solvent , solvent , eutectic system , organic chemistry , biomass (ecology) , catalysis , pulp and paper industry , materials science , metallurgy , alloy , engineering , oceanography , geology
BACKGROUND As a novel platform molecule, 5‐bromomethylfurfural (5‐ BMF ) has great potential in the production of varieties of value added chemicals as well as biofuels. RESULT To overcome the toxicity of the previous 5‐ BMF preparation process and environment issues, a brand new 5‐ BMF synthesis pathway is presented in this study. In a biphasic deep eutectic solvent ( DES )/ MIBK reaction system, reactants and catalysts are enriched in the DES phase and the 5‐ BMF produced is continuously in situ extracted to the organic solvent phase, giving a 5‐ BMF yield of up to 50%(mass yield)from fructose. This biphasic reaction system for 5‐ BMF synthesis has the advantages of green processing and solvent recyclability. CONCLUSION This research may provide a new alternative for the production of platform chemicals and enriches the map of bio refinery concept. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry