γ-valerolactone (GVL) is found naturally in fruits and often used as a fuel additive and food ingredient. It is prominently employed in the production of both energy and carbon-based products.[1][2]
Application
γ-valerolactone (GVL) can be used as a green solvent:
To transform lignocellulose into furfural using a solid acid catalyst, H-mordenite.[3]
Extract of steer wool odor was found to excite olfactory receptor(s) in a wall-pore olfactory sensillum on the distal knoll of the Haller's organ. Three active volatile compounds were revealed in this odor by gas chromatography. Electrophysiological experiments revealed two
Chemical communications (Cambridge, England), (44)(44), 4632-4634 (2007-11-09)
Phase behaviour is manipulated during the hydrogenation of aqueous levulinic acid in supercritical CO(2) to separate almost pure gamma-valerolactone from water and unreacted acid with reduced energy requirements compared to conventional processing.
In the present study, γ-valerolactone (GVL) is firstly reported to be converted into aromatic hydrocarbons through catalytic pyrolysis. The catalysts and reaction conditions are both critical in maximizing the hydrocarbon selectivity. Four zeolites, i.e. MCM-41, β-zeolite, ZSM-5 and HZSM-5 were
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