One-step synthesis of furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid from furan-2-carboxylic acid using carbon dioxide

Abstract

A short and effective method for preparation and isolation of furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid has been developed. Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid was prepared directly from furan-2-carboxylic acid in one step under strong basic conditions using carbon dioxide. This method allows to obtain the product with high added value, furan-2,5-dicarboxylic acid, from natural sources such as hemicelluloses containing pentoses.