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]
Physical chemistry chemical physics : PCCP, 11(30), 6455-6467 (2009-10-08)
In this work, an experimental and computational study on the properties and molecular-level liquid structure of gamma-butyrolactone and gamma-valerolactone is reported. These fluids are selected because of their possible use as alternative green solvents considering their favorable environmental and toxicological
Catalytic conversion of biomass-derived carbohydrates into gamma-valerolactone without using an external H2 supply.
Li Deng et al.
Angewandte Chemie (International ed. in English), 48(35), 6529-6532 (2009-07-25)
Conversion of levulinic acid and formic acid into γ-valerolactone over heterogeneous catalysts.
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