DOE OSTI · 1823958
Synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a novel and improved synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from a glucose source. The synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is carried out by reacting a mixture comprising a Brønsted acid, a Lewis acid, water, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), acetonitrile, and a glucose source.
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Mosier, Nathan Scott, Overton, Jonathan Christopher. 2021-05-18. Synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1823958
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