74243-47-3Relevant academic research and scientific papers
Synthesis of a novel polyester building block from pentoses by tin-containing silicates
Elliot,Andersen,Tolborg,Meier,Sádaba,Daugaard,Taarning
, p. 985 - 996 (2017)
We report here the direct formation of the new chemical product trans-2,5-dihydroxy-3-pentenoic acid methyl ester from pentoses using tin-containing silicates as catalysts. The product is formed under alkali-free conditions in methanol at temperatures in the range 140-180 °C. The highest yields are found using Sn-Beta as the catalyst. Under optimised conditions, a yield of 33% is achieved. Purified trans-2,5-dihydroxy-3-pentenoic acid methyl ester was used for co-polymerisation studies with ethyl 6-hydroxyhexanoate using Candida antarctica lipase B as the catalyst. The co-polymerisation yields a product containing functional groups originating from trans-2,5-dihydroxy-3-pentenoic acid methyl ester in the polyester backbone. The reactivity of the incorporated olefin and hydroxyl moieties was investigated using trifluoroacetic anhydride and thiol-ene chemistry, thus illustrating the potential for functionalising the new co-polymers.
Quantitative NMR Approach to Optimize the Formation of Chemical Building Blocks from Abundant Carbohydrates
Elliot, Samuel G.,Tolborg, S?ren,Sádaba, Irantzu,Taarning, Esben,Meier, Sebastian
, p. 2990 - 2996 (2017/07/25)
The future role of biomass-derived chemicals relies on the formation of diverse functional monomers in high yields from carbohydrates. Recently, it has become clear that a series of α-hydroxy acids, esters, and lactones can be formed from carbohydrates in alcohol and water solvents using tin-containing catalysts such as Sn-Beta. These compounds are potential building blocks for polyesters bearing additional olefin and alcohol functionalities. An NMR approach was used to identify, quantify, and optimize the formation of these building blocks in the Sn-Beta-catalyzed transformation of abundant carbohydrates. Record yields of the target molecules can be achieved by obstructing competing reactions through solvent selection.
