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Xylochemicals and where to find them
Jonathan Groß1, Caroline Grundke1, Johannes Rocker1
1Department of Chemistry, Johannes Gutenberg University, Duesbergweg 10-14, 55128, Mainz, Germany. opatz@uni-mainz.de.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|September 15, 2021
Summary
This review explores xylochemicals, derived from biomass, as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based chemicals. These compounds offer new pathways for synthesizing valuable materials and pharmaceuticals, promoting greener chemical processes.
Area of Science:
- Green Chemistry
- Organic Synthesis
- Biomass Valorization
Background:
- Petroleum-based chemicals face sustainability challenges.
- Biomass offers a renewable resource for chemical production.
- Xylochemicals represent a class of valuable compounds derivable from biomass.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey key platform and high-value xylochemicals.
- To provide a resource for developing sustainable xylochemistry-based processes.
- To support the transition from petroleum-based to bio-based chemical synthesis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of xylochemicals and their natural sources.
- Tabular summarization of identified xylochemical substances.
- Analysis of synthetic strategies and methodologies utilizing xylochemicals.
Main Results:
- Identified and categorized primary and secondary xylochemicals.
- Provided a comprehensive list of natural sources for these xylochemicals.
- Demonstrated the feasibility of using xylochemicals in total synthesis and industrial applications.
Conclusions:
- Xylochemicals are viable building blocks for sustainable synthesis.
- Developing xylochemistry-based processes can reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- This approach facilitates the creation of novel pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals.
