Homogeneous Catalyzed Direct Conversion of Furfural to Gamma‐Valerolactone
Sakhitha Koranchalil, Danielle L. J. Pinheiro, Rosa Padilla, Martin Nielsen
Abstract
Abstract Herein, we report the direct conversion of biomass‐derived furfural to γ‐valerolactone (GVL) in a one‐pot system, using the combination of Ru‐MACHO‐BH and a Brønsted acid (H 3 PO 4 ). A GVL yield of 84 % is achieved under mild reaction conditions using 1 mol% of Ru‐MACHO‐BH and 3.8 M H 3 PO 4 (aq) at 100 °C for 7 hours.
Topics & Concepts
CatalysisHomogeneousFurfuralChemistryHomogeneous catalysisChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryThermodynamicsPhysicsEngineeringCatalysis for Biomass ConversionMesoporous Materials and CatalysisEnzyme Catalysis and Immobilization