Upgrading biogenic furans: blended C10-C12 platform chemicals via lyase-catalyzed carboligations and formation of novel C12 - choline chloride-based deep-eutectic-solvents

Benzaldehyde lyase (BAL) results in an efficient biocatalyst for the umpolung carboligation of furfural, HMF, and mixtures of them, leading to blended C-10-C-12 platform chemicals. Subsequently, the mixing and gentle heating (<100 degrees C) of the formed hydroxy-ketone with choline chloride leads to the formation of a novel biomass-derived deep-eutectic-solvent.