In situ NMR spectroscopy: Inulin biomass conversion in ZnCl2 molten salt hydrate medium-SnCl4 addition controls product distribution

- Only 5-HMF was obtained for inulin biomass degradation in ZnCl2·4H2O solvent.
- LA was gained for inulin biomass degradation in ZnCl2·4H2O solvent with SnCl4.
- The inulin biomass can be dissolved in the ZnCl2·4H2O solvent.
- The reaction pathway was followed by the in situ1H NMR.