Method for synthesizing furan derivative using acid catalyst and preparation of acid catalyst

摘要

A method for preparing a furan derivative according to the present inventive subject matter, said method comprising: obtaining a reaction mixture by contacting a sugar with a single phase organic solvent; reacting said reaction mixture in the presence of an acid catalyst for 0.5 min And converting at least 70% of the sugars to a single furan derivative by exposing the sugar to a temperature in the range of 100 C. to 180 C. for a time in the range from-40 C. to 400 C., wherein the acid catalyst is a homogeneous acid A catalyst, a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst, and combinations thereof. Also provided is a method for preparing a heterogeneous solid acid catalyst.