High-yield synthesis of HMF from glucose and fructose by selective catalysis with water-tolerant rare earth metal triflates assisted by choline chloride
Fabrizio Olivito, Vincenzo Algieri, Matteo Antonio Tallarida, Antonio Jiritano, Paola Costanzo, Loredana Maiuolo, Antonio De Nino
Abstract
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) derived from sugars through an environmentally friendly process catalysed by metal triflate/choline chloride system is presented in this study.
Topics & Concepts
Choline chlorideChemistryTrifluoromethanesulfonateYield (engineering)FructoseCholineCatalysisChlorideMetalOrganic chemistryEnvironmentally friendlyBiochemistryMaterials scienceBiologyMetallurgyEcologyCatalysis for Biomass ConversionChemical Synthesis and ReactionsCarbohydrate Chemistry and Synthesis