Possible Role of Vesicles on Metallocatalytic Reduction Reaction of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-Dimethylfuran

A reduction reaction of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran (2,5-DMF) has been previously performed in an organic solvent under high-temperature conditions. For the relaxation such conditions, conventional palladium on carbon (Pd/C) was combined with vesicles composed phospholipids or surfactants. Pd/C 1,2-dioleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine indicated a yield (25%) at 60 °C compared (17%). Vesicles liquid crystalline phase were advantageous for HMF. The 2,5-DMF catalyzed by depended lipid composition vesicles. It clarified that could be controlled hydration property Compared synthesis solvent, use made it possible reduce burden using solvents although limitedly.