It is widely used in medicine, chemistry, energy and other fields.
It is also one of the ten most important platform chemicals listed by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Its derivatives have great application prospects in fine chemicals, medicine, and degradable plastics. Chemicalbook In particular, the bio-based PEF polyester based on furandicarboxylic acid has demonstrated many characteristics superior to petroleum-based PET (polyethylene terephthalate).
5-Hydroxymethylfurfural can be used to detect the metabolites of glucose infusion.