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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 12, 2024
Filed:
Feb. 11, 2019
Exxonmobil Chemical Patents Inc., Baytown, TX (US);
Kapil Kandel, Humble, TX (US);
Stephen T. Cohn, Spring, TX (US);
Michael Salciccioli, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
Crisita Carmen H. Atienza, Houston, TX (US);
Alan A. Galuska, Huffman, TX (US);
ExxonMobil Chemical Patents Inc., Baytown, TX (US);
Abstract
A 5,5′-Di-(protected)-2,2′-bifuran: wherein each Ris independently an unsubstituted or substituted 5- or 6-member 1,3-dioxo-2-yl ring radical. Processes for making the bifuran include coupling 2-(protected)-furfural. Processes for using the bifuran include deprotection, functionalization, and/or polymerization to form a polyester. The polyester can be a renewable, high-performing polyester offering a combination of low cost of production, high sustainability, and excellent performance.