Degradation mechanism of a lignin model compound during alkaline aerobic oxidation: formation of the vanillin precursor from the β-O-4 middle unit of softwood lignin
Yuki Hirano, Akari Izawa, Takashi Hosoya, Hisashi Miyafuji
Abstract
We have proposed plausible reaction pathways involved in the chemical conversion of softwood lignin to vanillin through alkaline aerobic oxidation.
Topics & Concepts
SoftwoodVanillinLigninDegradation (telecommunications)ChemistryOrganic chemistryReaction mechanismPulp and paper industryCatalysisTelecommunicationsComputer scienceEngineeringLignin and Wood ChemistryBiochemical and biochemical processesEnzyme-mediated dye degradation