| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180007 | Electrochemistry Communications | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
A new method for the synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) with high yields in dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is presented. By using constant-current electrolysis more than 90% of sucrose or fructose was converted to HMF at room temperature in DMSO in the presence of traces of water.
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Authors
Tonino Caruso, Ermanno Vasca,