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Synthesis of γ-Valerolactone From Carbohydrates and Its Applications

Synthesis of γ-Valerolactone From Carbohydrates and Its Applications

Zehui Zhang

ChemSusChem. 2016 Jan;9(2):156-71.

PMID: 26733161

Abstract:

γ-Valerolactone (GVL) is a valuable chemical intermediate that can be obtained by catalytic reduction of levulinic acid (LA) or alkyl levulinates (AL). There are many reports on the synthesis of GVL from LA or AL. However, the demand for the large-scale synthesis of GVL requires more environmentally friendly and cost-effective production processes. This article focuses on the recent advance in the synthesis of GVL from carbohydrates or lignocellulosic biomass. In addition, application of GVL as the reaction solvents, fuel additives, and as precursor for the synthesis of jet fuel and polymer monomers is also discussed.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP108292	γ-Valerolactone		108-29-2	Price

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