Abstract:
Accordingly, the current invention provides a method for the manufacture of an ether of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural by reacting a hexose-containing starting material with a higher alcohol in the presence of an acid catalyst, and at a temperature in the range of from 125 to 250 degrees Centigrade.
Abstract:
Accordingly, the current invention provides a method for the manufacture of a mixture of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural ethers by reacting a hexose-containing starting material or HMF with mixed alcohols in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Abstract:
Hydrotalcites are partially or fully thermally decomposed to provide catalysts useful for the conversion of ethanol to a reaction product comprising 1-butanol.
Abstract:
A process for the hydrogenation of a mixture of caryophyllenes by contact with hydrogen in the presence of a supported catalyst. The resulting products are useful for the application to skin.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the production of butenes and derivatives thereof from dry ethanol, optionally obtained from a fermentation broth. The butenes thus produced find use as intermediates for the production of polyethylenes and other materials.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for making dibutyl ethers using aqueous ethanol optionally obtained from a fermentation broth. The dibutyl ethers made by this process find use as additives for fuels, including transportation fuels such as gasoline and diesel fuels.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for making dibutyl ethers using dry ethanol optionally obtained from a fermentation broth. The dibutyl ethers made by this process find use as additives for fuels, including transportation fuels such as gasoline and diesel fuels.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a catalytic process for making isooctenes using a reactant comprising isobutanol and water. The isooctenes so produced are useful for the production of fuel additives.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a process for making dibutyl ethers using dry 1-butanol derived from fermentation broth. The dibutyl ethers so produced are useful in transportation fuels.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a catalytic process for making dibutyl ethers using a reactant comprising 1-butanol and water. The dibutyl ethers so produced are useful in transportation fuels.