Synthesis of maleic and fumaric acids from furfural in the presence of betaine hydrochloride and hydrogen peroxide. Issue 1 (14th November 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Araji, N.; Madjinza, D. D.; Chatel, G.; Moores, A.; Jérôme, F.; De Oliveira Vigier, K.
• Is Part Of: Green chemistry. Volume 19:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 98
• Page End: 101
• Publication Date: 2016-11-14
• Subjects: Environmental chemistry -- Industrial applications -- Periodicals; Environmental management -- Periodicals; 660
• DOI: 10.1039/c6gc02620f
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1463-9262

Abstract

Abstract : Maleic acid (MA) and fumaric acid (FA) were produced from furfural with a total yield above 90% in the presence of an aqueous solution of betaine hydrochloride (BHC) and hydrogen peroxide. BHC can be recycled and can be used to convert xylose to MA and FA. Abstract : Here we report the successful valorisation of furfural into maleic acid (MA) and fumaric acid (FA) with a total yield above 90% using an aqueous solution of betaine hydrochloride (BHC) in the presence of hydrogen peroxide. BHC can be recycled for at least 4 cycles and it can be used to directly convert xylose to MA and FA.