Preparation of Cellulose Oligomers from Cellulose Triacetate (Standard Procedure)

Authors: Arndt, P.¹; Gerdes, R.¹; Huschens, S.¹; Pyplo-Schnieders, J.¹; Redlich, H.²

Source: Cellulose, Volume 12, Number 3, June 2005 , pp. 317-326(10)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

This communication reports the detailed procedure for the cleavage of cellulose triacetate (30 g scale) with pivalic anhydride and boron trifluoride etherate in dichloromethane (pivaloylysis). With this mild and efficient method the cellulose oligomers up to the octasaccharide can be obtained in gram scale. Full characteristic data of this compounds are given.

Keywords: Cellulose; Cellulose oligomers; Pivaloylysis

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10570-004-3387-6

Affiliations: 1: Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149, Münster, Germany, 2: Organisch-Chemisches Institut, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Corrensstraße 40, 48149, Münster, Germany, Email: redlich@uni-muenster.de

Publication date: 2005-06-01