Efficient and rapid experimental procedure for the synthesis of furan diol from d-glucal using ionic liquid

A new efficient and rapid experimental method and product isolation procedure as well as easy recyclable reaction media is expected to contribute to the development of a green strategy for the synthesis of furan diol from d-glucal. We determine the best conditions of reaction, minimizing the toxicity and finding an environmentally more acceptable process, using [Bmim][MSO₄]/InCl₃·3H₂O as a new solvent system under extremely mild conditions, providing high yields with a dramatic enhancement of reaction rate.