The transformation of biomass, such as plant oils, to bicyclic polyesters will be described. In this regard, soybean oil provided a pathway to 1,4-cyclohexadiene (1,4-CHD). Obtaining 1,4-CHD from soybean oil provides an alternative to the Birch reduction of benzene. Isomerization of 1,4-CHD with continuous flow streamlines the synthesis of monomers for polyesters.

Transforming biomass to bicyclic monomers with continuous flow

246th National Meeting (2013)

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