- Synthesis of Furans from Sugars Via Keto Intermediates
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The present invention provides a method of preparing a furan derivative comprising the steps of (a) converting a monosaccharide to provide a keto-intermediate product; and (b) dehydrating the keto-intermediate product to provide a furan derivative; wherein the keto-intermediate product is pre-disposed to forming keto-furanose tautomers in solution. The method may further comprising a step of oxidizing the furan derivative to provide a furandicarboxylic acid or a furandicarboxylic acid derivative.
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Paragraph 0051
(2018/03/25)
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- PROCESS AND INTERMEDIATES FOR THE PRODUCTION OF FURAN-2,5-DICARBOXYLIC ACID OR DERIVATIVES THEREOF
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Disclosed is a method of making 5-formyl-2-furoic acid and furan- 2,5-dicarboxylic acid. The method involves the use of 5-keto-aldonic acids as intermediates, as these can be subjected to ring formation by a cyclodehydration reaction under mild conditions. The 5-formyl-2-furoic acid or carboxylic derivative thereof is subjected to oxidation so as to form furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid. The 5-keto-aldonic acid intermediates can be obtained by isomerization of uronic acids which can be obtained from sugar beet pulp, chicory pulp, fruit peals including orange peels, or non- terrestrial sources like seaweeds. A preferred source is sugar beet pulp.
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(2014/12/09)
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