Methyl 4-methoxypentanoate: a novel and potential downstream chemical of biomass derived gamma-valerolactone?

RSC Advances Pub Date: 2014-12-23 DOI: 10.1039/C4RA13682A

Abstract

Lignocellulosic derived gamma-valerolactone was effectively converted into methyl 4-methoxypentanoate, a potential liquid biofuel, solvent and fragrance, by the catalysis of a hydrogen exchanged ultra-stable Y zeolite (HUSY) and insoluble carbonates such as CaCO3. The catalytic competing generation process between methyl 4-methoxypentanoate and pentenoate esters was also analysed.

Graphical abstract: Methyl 4-methoxypentanoate: a novel and potential downstream chemical of biomass derived gamma-valerolactone
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