A comparative study of 5-(chloromethyl)furfural and 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural
Sabah Karimi, Saeideh Gharouni Fattah, Zheng Li, Miao Zuo, Mahmoud Nasrollahzadeh, Xianhai Zeng
Abstract
CMF is often referred to as the “new HMF” and is a superior intermediate between biomass and valuable chemicals because of the notable distinctions between it and HMF. The Cl group unlocks the potential of CMF in nucleophilic substitution reactions.
Topics & Concepts
FurfuralHydroxymethylChemistryOrganic chemistryCatalysisChemical Synthesis and ReactionsCatalysis for Biomass Conversion