Efficient Catalytic Conversion of Fructose into 5‐Hydroxymethylfurfural in Ionic Liquids at Room Temperature

ChemSusChemVolume 2, Issue 10 p. 944-946 Communication Efficient Catalytic Conversion of Fructose into 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural in Ionic Liquids at Room Temperature Xinhua Qi Dr., Xinhua Qi Dr. qixinhua@scf.che.tohoku.ac.jp Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 022-795-5864 College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071 (PR China)Search for more papers by this authorMasaru Watanabe Dr., Masaru Watanabe Dr. Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 022-795-5864Search for more papers by this authorTaku M. Aida Dr., Taku M. Aida Dr. Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 022-795-5864Search for more papers by this authorRichard Lee Smith Jr Prof., Richard Lee Smith Jr Prof. smith@scf.che.tohoku.ac.jp Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 022-795-5864Search for more papers by this author Xinhua Qi Dr., Xinhua Qi Dr. qixinhua@scf.che.tohoku.ac.jp Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 022-795-5864 College of Environmental Science and Engineering, Nankai University, Tianjin 300071 (PR China)Search for more papers by this authorMasaru Watanabe Dr., Masaru Watanabe Dr. Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 022-795-5864Search for more papers by this authorTaku M. Aida Dr., Taku M. Aida Dr. Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 022-795-5864Search for more papers by this authorRichard Lee Smith Jr Prof., Richard Lee Smith Jr Prof. smith@scf.che.tohoku.ac.jp Research Center of Supercritical Fluid Technology, Tohoku University, 6-6-11 Aoba, Aramaki, Aoba-ku, Sendai 980-8579 (Japan), Fax: (+81) 022-795-5864Search for more papers by this author First published: 12 October 2009 https://doi.org/10.1002/cssc.200900199Citations: 108Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinked InRedditWechat Abstract A green process for the efficient conversion of fructose into 5-hydroxymethylfurfural at room temperature is described. High selectivities for 5-HMF at fructose conversions of ca. 95 % are obtained at 25 oC for 6 h in the ionic liquid [BMIM][Cl], through addition of acetone or other cosolvents. Citing Literature Volume2, Issue10October 19, 2009Pages 944-946 RelatedInformation