Abstract
Several intermediates and different reaction paths were identified for the acid catalysed conversion of fructose to 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde (HMF) in different solvents. The structural information combined with results of isotopic-labelling experiments allowed the determination of the irreversibility of the three steps from the fructofuranosyl oxocarbenium ion to HMF as well as the analogous pyranose route. © 2012 The Royal Society of Chemistry.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5850-5852 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Jun 2012 |