WET OXIDATION OF MODEL CARBOHYDRATE COMPOUNDS

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0008-6215(84)85083-1

The major product formed by wet oxidation of a series of model compounds: D-xylose, D-glucose, D-glucitol, cellulose, and dextran, was formic acid.Its yield varied according to the structure of the carbohydrate, oxygen pressure, temperature, and the presence or absence of ferric sulfate.Acetic acid was also formed; its yield was much less dependent on the structure of carbohydrate.Other products formed include methanol, acetaldehyde, acetone, and a series of hydroxylated acids.