Catalytic Transformation of Fructose and Sucrose to HMF with Proline-Derived Ionic Liquids under Mild Conditions

<table>The recycling of ProCl for dehydration of fructose to HMF. Reaction conditions: ProCl (1.2 g), water (10 wt%) and fructose (100 mg) at 90°C for 50 min.</table>

International Journal of Chemical Engineering

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Figure 8: Catalytic Transformation of Fructose and Sucrose to HMF with Proline-Derived Ionic Liquids under Mild Conditions 