Table 1.
Entrya | D-xylose (wt%) | HCl (M) | t (min) | Conv. (%) | Sel. (%) | Yield (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 20 | 98 | 80 | 78 |
2 | 1.1 (from corn stover) | 0.1 | 30 | 95 | 74 | 70 |
0.25 | 15 | 92 | 82 | 75 | ||
3 | 5 | 0.1 | 15 | 92 | 77 | 71 |
4 | 2.1 (2 cycles from corn stover) | 0.25 | 15 | 95 | 75 | 71 |
Reaction conditions: HCl (0.1–0.25 M), saturated aqueous NaCl-2-sec-butylphenol mixture (6.67:1, wt/wt), 170°C.