PROCESS FOR THE SYNTHESIS OF 5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL FROM SACCHARIDES

摘要

This invention relates to a new process for the synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) from saccharides. In particular this invention relates to a new process for the dehydration of monosaccharides having 6 carbon atoms (hexoses), disaccharides. oligosaccharides and polysaccharides deriving therefrom to yield highly pure 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in high yield.