5-tetrahydrofurandimethanol (THFDM) is in the experimental stage and has huge market development potential.

2,5-tetrahydrofurandimethanol (thfdm) is a chemical intermediate derived from the deep hydrogenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (hmf). 2,5-tetrahydrofurandimethanol has both an oxygen-containing rigid cyclic structure and a symmetrical diol functional group. it has the characteristics of easy moisture absorption, high stability, and good barrier properties. it can be used as a stabilizer, wetting agent, solvent, dispersant, and decolorizer.…