Dutta, S.2026-02-082025Encyclopedia of Green Chemistry, First Edition: Volume 1-4, 2025, Vol.4, , p. V4-37197804432892319780443157424https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2025.138744https://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/334975-(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.5-(Bromomethyl)furfural5-(Chloromethyl)furfuralBiorefineryCarbohydratePlatform chemicalSustainability