A SELECTIVE PROCESS FOR CONVERSION OF LEVULINIC ACID TO GAMMAVALEROLACTONE

A process for converting levulinic acid to gammavalerolactone with increased selectivity is provided. The process is based on the recognition of the reaction intermediate, 4-hydroxyvaleric acid, and improved conversion thereof.

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Zusammenfassung:A process for converting levulinic acid to gammavalerolactone with increased selectivity is provided. The process is based on the recognition of the reaction intermediate, 4-hydroxyvaleric acid, and improved conversion thereof.