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Synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

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OSTI ID:1823958
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.
Research Organization:
Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
SC0000997
Assignee:
Purdue Research Foundation (West Lafayette, IN)
Patent Number(s):
11,008,298
Application Number:
16/866,681
OSTI ID:
1823958
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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