| abstract |
Methods for providing effective, efficient and convenient ways of producing 2,5- furandicarboxylic acid ate presented. In addition, compositions of 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid including 2,5 -furandicarboxylic acid and at least one byproduct are presented. In some aspects, 4-deoxy-5-dehydroglucaric acid is dehydrated to obtain the 2,5 -furandicarboxylic acid. A solvent, catalyst, and/or reactant may be combined with, the 4--deoxy-5-dehydroglucaric acid to produce a reaction product including the 2,5 -furandicarboxylic acid. In some arrangements, the reaction product may additionally include water and/or byproducts. |