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Catalytic dehydration of D -fructose to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) in acetone/dimethyl sulfoxide solvent mixtures was studied in the presence of a strong acidic cation-exchange resin catalyst (DOWEX 50WX8−100) by microwave heating. The addition of acetone to the dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) solvent promoted the formation of 5-HMF from D -fructose. For a D -fructose conversion of 97.9%, the 5-HMF selectivity was 91.7% for a 20-min reaction time in 70:30 (w/w) acetone/DMSO solvent mixtures. Concentrations as high as 10 wt % D -fructose were studied, for which it was found that 5-HMF yields of 82.1% for a reaction time of 10 min could be obtained. The stability of the ion-exchange resin used as the catalyst was confirmed. Compared to pure DMSO solvent, the combination of low-boiling-point acetone with DMSO used as the reaction medium not only gives highly selective 5-HMF formation, but also improves the separation efficiency and reduces environmental risk.
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