Sorbitol conversion process

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2011-07-19

2011-07-19

Solola, Taofiq A (Department: 1625)

Organic compounds -- part of the class 532-570 series

Organic compounds

Heterocyclic carbon compounds containing a hetero ring...

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ABSTRACT:
A process for converting aqueous sorbitol to xylitol and isosorbide in the presence of an acid catalyst, and in the absence of an enzyme or of a hydrogenating catalyst, is disclosed. In the process, a sorbitol solution is reacted with an acid zeolite to produce xylitol and isosorbide.

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