A new class of linkage between carbohydrates and lignin model compounds

Authors:
  • JHJacqueline A. Hemmingson
    Jacqueline A. Hemmingson
  • GLGordon J. Leary
    Gordon J. Leary
  • IMIan J. Miller
    Ian J. Miller
  • WTWayne A. Thomas
    Wayne A. Thomas
  • AWAnthony D. Woodhouse
    Anthony D. Woodhouse
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Abstract
Aqueous solutions of glucose and vanillyl alcohol react under mild conditions to form an ether linkage between the benzyl and glucose C-6 positions; this strongly suggests the possibility of a similar bond between lignin and cellulose.