Process for making HMF from sugars with reduced byproduct formation, and improved stability HMF compositions

摘要

Disclosed is a process for making HMF′ or a derivative of HMF by dehydrating one or more hexose sugars in a reduced oxygen environment, in another, related aspect, a method for improving the stability and resistance to degradation of an HMF product Involves adding one or more antioxidants to the HMF product.

主权项

1. A process for making hydroxymethylfurfural from an aqueous solution including one or more hexoses, comprising dehydrating the aqueous hexose solution through exposure to an acid in a reduced oxygen environment.