5-(Halomethyl)furfurals

Abstract

5-(Halomethyl)furfurals, derived from biomass-derived carbohydrates, act as renewable platform chemicals for the sustainable synthesis of industrially important organic chemicals. The historical background, physicochemical properties, production routes, reactivity patterns, and derivative chemistry of 5-(halomethyl)furfurals developed over the past century can assist in better comprehending their pivotal roles in the carbohydrate-centric biorefinery for the sustainability of the chemical industry and circular carbon economy. © 2024 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.