versatile synthetic intermediate and potential biofuel while BHMF serves as monomer in the production of polyurethanes and polyesters, and as building block for plasticizers, biodiesel additives, flame retardants and surfactants. BHMF-based polymers are also considered sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials. The variety in the functional groups subjected to reduction in the HMF substrate is responsible for the multiple reaction network, and thus for the span of possible HMF hydrogenation products. In consequence, the catalyst choice is of prime importance for achieving high HMF conversion at high selectivity.