Chemistry Letters, Vol.40, No.5, 542-543, 2011
Tin-Tungsten Mixed Oxide as Efficient Heterogeneous Catalyst for Conversion of Saccharides to Furan Derivatives
The Sn-W mixed oxide prepared by calcination of the Sn-W mixed hydroxide precursor with Sn/W molar ratio of 2:1 at 800 degrees C (Sn-W oxide) acts as an efficient heterogeneous catalyst for the synthesis of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) and furfural from various hexoses (including polysaccharides) and pentoses, respectively.