The prospect of exciting research activity in the chemistry of furfural derived compounds such as 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), 2,5-furandicarbaldehyde and 2,5-furan-dicarboxylic acid prompted the writing of this article. As the field of application of these compounds is really enormous, it is no wonder that research in this area, starting at the end of 19th century, is still being developed. Numerous important scientific groups are carrying out studies on the synthesis, and applications of HMF and its derivatives. Notable among these are, Gaset (Toulouse), Descotes (Lyon), Lichtenthaler (Darmstadt), and Gelas (Clermont-Ferrand). Not only academic scientists are interested in this subject, the chemical industry, is represented by sugar companies such as Beghin-Say, and Suddeutsche Zucker. Despite this interest, there are not many comprehensive monographs or reviews covering the chemistry of HMF. Two classic reviews, by Newth and by Feather and Harris, appeared in 1951 and 1973 respectively. Reviews by Gaset et al.,3 Faury et al. and by Kuster are more recent, but they are not detailed. An important review review by Cottier and Descotes6 appeared in 1991. This review is written to update those above, to summarize the contributions of the last 100 years; and to emphasize recent developments especially in electrochemistry, and on dialdehyde and diacid chemistry.

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5-羟甲基糠醛及其衍生物的合成、化学及应用

糠醛衍生化合物（如 5-羟甲基糠醛 (HMF)、2,5-呋喃二甲醛和 2,5-呋喃二甲酸）化学中令人兴奋的研究活动的前景促使撰写本文。由于这些化合物的应用领域确实非常广阔，难怪从19世纪末开始，这方面的研究仍在进行中。许多重要的科学团体正在对 HMF 及其衍生物的合成和应用进行研究。其中值得注意的是Gaset（图卢兹）、Descotes（里昂）、Lichtenthaler（达姆施塔特）和Gelas（克莱蒙费朗）。不仅学术科学家对这个主题感兴趣，化学工业的代表是 Beghin-Say 和 Suddeutsche Zucker 等制糖公司。尽管有这种兴趣，涵盖 HMF 化学的综合专着或评论并不多。Newth 和 Feather 和 Harris 的两篇经典评论分别出现在 1951 年和 1973 年。Gaset 等人的评论，3 Faury 等人。和 Kuster 是最近的，但没有详细说明。Cottier 和 Descotes6 在 1991 年发表了一篇重要的评论。这篇评论是为了更新上述内容，总结过去 100 年的贡献；并强调最近的发展，特别是在电化学、二醛和二酸化学方面的发展。Cottier 和 Descotes6 在 1991 年发表了一篇重要的评论。这篇评论是为了更新上述内容，总结过去 100 年的贡献；并强调最近的发展，特别是在电化学、二醛和二酸化学方面的发展。Cottier 和 Descotes6 于 1991 年发表了一篇重要的评论。这篇评论是为了更新上述内容，总结过去 100 年的贡献；并强调最近的发展，特别是在电化学、二醛和二酸化学方面的发展。