abstract |
The present invention provides a process for the manufacture of dialkylfurazanoids such as 2,5-dimethylfuran, and other alkyl furans such as 2-methylfuran. For example, 2,5-dimethylfuran can be obtained by reduction of (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol or 2-(chloromethyl)-5-methylfuran. |