Bio-based 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is a versatile organic compound derived from carbohydrates, with significant potential in the renewable chemicals industry. It can be produced from various biomass feedstocks through dehydration reactions. HMF has gained attention due to its properties such as high yield, wide range of applications, and eco-friendliness.
Numerous scientific investigations have showcased the diverse sources from which HMF can be derived. Not only can it be obtained from fructose, sucrose, and inulin, but also from glucose via isomerization to fructose, as well as from polysaccharides like inulin, starch, or cellulose, and even directly from real biomasses. Ideally, the most efficient process is a one-pot transformation from a real biomass to HMF, showcasing the full potential of bio-based HMF production.
Applications of HMF
Bio-based HMF offers a range of opportunities for sustainable synthesis in the renewable chemicals industry. It can serve as a bio-based raw material for obtaining monomers used in the production of Nylon 66. HMF derivatives, such as 2,5-(bishydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF) or tetrahydrofuran-2,5-dimethanol (THFDM), show promise as crosslinkers in resin production. BHMF and other HMF-derived alcohols can also be utilized as polyols in the synthesis of polyurethanes and polyesters.
HMF and its derivatives have the potential to fuel the future of renewable energy. HMF-derived ethers can act as bio-based additives in fuels, while HMF derivatives can serve as a hydrogen sink, enabling the incorporation of green hydrogen into fuel systems.
Furthermore, HMF can replace formaldehyde in various resin applications, including phenolic, melamine, and urea resin systems.
Our 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural Products
Alfa Chemistry offers 5-hydroxymethylfurfural with the following characteristics:
| Product Name | 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural, 5-HMF |
| Catalog | BIOS67470 |
| CAS No. | 67-47-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 126.1 |
| Melting Point | 28-34 °C |
| Boiling Point | 114-116 °C at 1mm Hg |
| Relative Density | 1.243 g/cm3 |
| Stability | Sensitive to air, light and heat, strong hygroscopicity, sealed storage at low temperature (≤ 0 °C) |
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