REACTIONS OF POSSIBLE CELLULOSE LIQUEFACTION INTERMEDIATES UNDER HIGH-PRESSURE LIQUEFACTION CONDITIONS

Studies in this laboratory have shown that when cellulose is heated to 350 degree C under pressure, and in the presence of water, phenol and certain catalysts, almost total liquefaction can occur, to produce relatively few chemical compounds. The types of compounds produced depend on the catalyst and on reaction conditions. The thermal degradations of the intermediates have been studied.