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Carbon-carbon bond formation using aromatics from biomass.
Petter Dunås1, Andrew J Paterson1, Simon E Lewis2,3
1Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chalmers University of Technology, SE-41296 Göteborg, Sweden. kann@chalmers.se.
Chemical Communications (Cambridge, England)
|November 29, 2024
Summary
This review explores using biomass-derived compounds like furfural and vanillin for carbon-carbon bond formation. It covers various methods, including catalysis and electrochemistry, for sustainable chemical synthesis.
Area of Science:
- Organic Chemistry
- Green Chemistry
- Sustainable Chemical Processes
Background:
- The circular economy necessitates adapting chemical processes for biomass-derived precursors.
- Biomass offers structurally diverse and oxygenated feedstocks for chemical synthesis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review carbon-carbon bond formation strategies using bio-based aromatics from 2015-2024.
- To highlight the application of sustainable biomass building blocks in C-C bond synthesis.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing biomass-derived heterocycles (furfural, hydroxymethylfurfural) and lignin aromatics (vanillin, eugenol).
- Applying classical reactions (aldol condensation, Morita-Baylis-Hillman).
- Employing modern techniques like transition metal catalysis, electrochemistry, and photochemistry.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated successful C-C bond formation using various bio-based aromatics.
- Showcased the versatility of biomass precursors in synthetic chemistry.
- Highlighted advancements in catalytic, electrochemical, and photochemical methods.
Conclusions:
- Biomass-derived aromatics are valuable synthons for creating complex molecules.
- Sustainable C-C bond formation is achievable through diverse chemical methodologies.
- This work supports the transition towards a circular economy in chemical manufacturing.
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