2,3-Dimethylfuran, 99%

Description

CAS: 14920-89-9 | C6H8O | 96.13 g/mol

2,3-Dimethylfuran may be used in the synthesis of 2,9-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane. Ireland Alcohol was synthesized in from 2,3-dimethylfuran.

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Applications
2,3-Dimethylfuran may be used in the synthesis of 2,9-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane. Ireland Alcohol was synthesized in from 2,3-dimethylfuran.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 14920-89-9
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 96.13
• MDL Number: MFCD00153893
• InChI Key: FJSKXQVRKZTKSI-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: furan, dimethyl, dimethylfuran, dimethyl furane, dimethyl furan, 2,3-dimethyl-furan, furan, 2,3-dimethyl, 4,5-dimethylfuran, 2,3-dimethylfuran, acmc-1c70a
• PubChem CID: 34337
• IUPAC Name: 2,3-dimethylfuran
• SMILES: CC1=C(C)C=CO1

• Density: 0.91
• Boiling Point: 42°C (115 mmHg)
• Flash Point: −1°C (30°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.443
• Quantity: 5 g
• UN Number: UN1992
• Beilstein: 104572
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 96.13
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,3-Dimethylfuran

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H302+H312+H332-H315-H317-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H301-H331 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, TOXIC, N.O.S.
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only