3-Deoxyglucosone is an Intermediate in the Formation of Furfurals from D-Glucose

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Abstract

The acid-catalyzed dehydration of glucose to hydroxymethylfurfural (6) can occur via two possible mechanisms. 3-deoxy-D-erythro-hex-2-ulose (3) is found to be an intermediate in the formation of 6 from glucose (1). This finding implies that elimination of the glucose 3-OH group is the important step, rather than isomerization of the carbonyl group.

Original languageEnglish
JournalChemSusChem
Volume4
Pages (from-to)1049-1051
ISSN1864-5631
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 Aug 2011

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