HMF
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF), also known as 5-hydroxymethylfurancarbaldehyde, CAS number is 67-47-0, and the molecular formula is C6H6O3. As a bio-based platform compound with great development potential, HMF is derived from a wide range of biomass raw materials such as starch, cellulose, and sucrose.
- Product Name
- 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF)
- CAS number
- 67-47-0
- Molecular formula
- C6H6O3
- Product positioning
- Bio-based platform compound with great development potential
Product specifications
| Appearance Form | It is a beige crystalline solid at room temperature, with a melting point of 28-34°C. It is liquid above 20°C and contains the smell of chamomile flowers. |
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| Solubility | Easily soluble in water, alcohol and most organic solvents, insoluble in petroleum ether |
| Purity specifications | Industrial grade >98% / >99%; food grade/pharmaceutical grade >99. 8% / >99. 9%, some polymer grades can reach 99. 99% |
| relative density | 1. 243 g/mL (at 25℃) |
| boiling point | 114-116℃ (under 1mm Hg low pressure condition) |
| Storage conditions | It is sensitive to air, light and heat and has strong hygroscopicity. It is recommended to be stored in a dry and cool place in an airtight manner (refrigeration at 2-8℃ is recommended, or below 0℃ for long-term storage) |
Its unique furan ring contains an aldehyde group and a hydroxymethyl group at positions 2 and 5 respectively. This rare dual active functional group and aromatic structure give it extremely high reactivity. Through various chemical reactions such as oxidation, hydrogenation, esterification, halogenation, polymerization and hydrolysis, HMF can serve as a core hub to derive hundreds of high value-added products. It is a key cornerstone to replace traditional petroleum-based materials and promote the development of the green chemical industry.
Application prospects
- Medicine and fine chemicals: As an important drug intermediate, it can be used to synthesize antibacterial, antiviral and anti-tumor drugs; it is also widely used in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, surfactants and lubricant additives.
- Polymers and packaging materials: It is the core raw material for preparing high-performance bio-based plastics such as polyethylene furandicarboxylate (PEF), which is suitable for high-end packaging bottles, films and special rubber/plastic materials.
- Agriculture and animal husbandry: It can be used as an environmentally friendly feed additive and food additive to increase the added value of agricultural and animal products.
- Transportation and energy: It can be used as a green fuel or oil additive to effectively improve the storage stability and combustion performance of biofuels; it can also be used to manufacture new materials such as water-soluble paint, environmentally friendly resin glue, and bio-based flame retardants.
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