Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Amine Promoted Synthesis of Hydroxymethylfurfural
Technology Category/Market
Category – Green Chemistry & Chemical Analysis, Chemical Synthesis.
Applications -Chemical Synthesis and Catalysis
Industry – Chemical Industry, Renewable energy
Market -Green Chemical Market size was valued at USD 9.89 billion in 2021 and is poised to grow from USD 10.76 billion in 2022 to USD 21.13 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.8% in the forecast period (2023-2030).
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Problem Statement
- The invention addresses the challenge of efficiently converting glucose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), a valuable precursor for various chemicals, by utilizing a novel one-pot process involving amine-promoted isomerization and subsequent dehydration.
- This innovative approach aims to overcome the limitations of existing methods, offering improved selectivity, higher yield, and the potential for amine recovery and reuse.
- There is a demand for a simplified, high-yield approach to directly transform glucose into HMF in a single step, addressing sustainability and renewable resource concerns.
Technology
- The present disclosure relates to a method for synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from monosaccharides, disaccharides or oligosaccharides.
- The invention employs a one-pot process that combines amine-promoted isomerization and subsequent dehydration reactions.
- The process addresses the challenge of efficiently converting glucose to HMF by leveraging the Amadori rearrangement, a chemical transformation that converts aldose sugars to amino-ketose derivatives under mild conditions.
- This unique approach improves selectivity, yield, and environmental friendliness compared to traditional methods
- The technology has applications in producing valuable chemical intermediates from renewable sources, contributing to the development of sustainable and bio-based chemicals in the chemical industry.
Key Features/Value Proposition
Technical Perspective:
- The invention offers an innovative, sustainable process combining amine-promoted isomerization and Amadori rearrangement for efficient glucose-to-HMF conversion, enhancing yield and aligning with green chemistry principles.
User Perspective:
- The invention benefits from a resource-efficient method generating versatile HMF for bio-based products, supporting sustainability and addressing demand for eco-friendly chemical synthesis.
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Contact for Licensing
Research Lab
Prof. Anbarasan P
Department of Chemistry
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 2447
- IN 202341004179
Technology Readiness Level
TRL- 3/4
Proof of Concept ready & validated