Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) also 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural is an organic compound derived from dehydration of certain sugars. This yellow low-melting solid is highly water-soluble. The molecule consists of a furan ring containing both aldehyde and alcohol functional groups. HMF has been identified in a wide variety of baked goods. HMF which is derived from hexoses is a potential carbon-neutral feedstock for fuels and chemicals.
