Question

How will you synthesize the following compounds 1 furan-2-sulphonic acid 2 2-Acetylthiophane

Answer 1

Answer:

In accordance with the present subject matter, there is provided a process for preparing a furan derivative, the process comprising the steps of contacting a sugar with a monophasic organic solvent to obtain a reaction mixture; and subjecting the reaction mixture to a temperature in the range from 100°C to 180°C, in presence of an acid catalyst, for a time period in the range of 0.5min to 4.0h to obtain at least 70% conversion of the sugar to a single furan derivative, wherein the acid catalyst is selected from the group consisting of homogenous acid catalyst, heterogenous solid acid catalyst, and combinations thereof. There is also provided a process for preparation of a heterogenous solid acid catalyst.