Patent ID: 9216937
Filing Date: 2015-12-22
Classification: C07C

Abstract:
1. A process for preparing an adipic acid product, the process comprising the steps of: a) converting a glucose-containing feed to a reaction product comprising a hydrodeoxygenation substrate and having a first concentration of water, wherein the hydrodeoxygenation substrate comprises a compound of formula I: wherein each X is independently hydroxyl, oxo, acyloxy or hydrogen provided that at least one X is not hydrogen and R b) reducing the first concentration of water of the reaction product comprising the hydrodeoxygenation substrate to produce a feedstock comprising the hydrodeoxygenation substrate and having a second concentration of water, wherein the second concentration of water is less than the first concentration of water and is equal to or less than about 15% on a weight basis; and c) converting at least a portion of the hydrodeoxygenation substrate in the feedstock to the adipic acid product of formula II: wherein R 1 is defined above.