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Title: A Direct, Biomass-Based Synthesis of Benzoic Acid: Formic Acid-Mediated Deoxygenation of the Glucose-Derived Materials Quinic Acid and Shikimic Acid

Journal Article · · ChemSusChem: Chemistry&Sustainability, Energy&Materials

An alternative biomass-based route to benzoic acid from the renewable starting materials quinic acid and shikimic acid is described. Benzoic acid is obtained selectively using a highly efficient, one-step formic acid-mediated deoxygenation method.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. (LBNL), Berkeley, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
Chemical Sciences Division
DOE Contract Number:
DE-AC02-05CH11231
OSTI ID:
1019295
Report Number(s):
LBNL-4000E; TRN: US201114%%736
Journal Information:
ChemSusChem: Chemistry&Sustainability, Energy&Materials, Vol. 3, Issue 7; ISSN 1864-5631
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English