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Conversion of fructose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and its derivatives promoted by inorganic salt in alcohol.

Authors :
Liu J
Tang Y
Wu K
Bi C
Cui Q
Source :
Carbohydrate research [Carbohydr Res] 2012 Mar 01; Vol. 350, pp. 20-4. Date of Electronic Publication: 2012 Jan 05.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The conversion of D-fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) on a 1 mmol scale was achieved in good yield (68%) using NH(4)Cl as catalyst in isopropanol at 120°C. About 3% of 5-i-propoxymethylfurfural was formed. The reaction in ethanol at 100°C on a 10g scale gave a total yield of HMF and 5-ethoxymethylfurfural of 42%. No mineral acid such as H(2)SO(4) and HCl are required.<br /> (Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1873-426X
Volume :
350
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Carbohydrate research
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22264628
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carres.2011.12.006