2,5-Dimethylfuran, 98+%

Description

CAS: 625-86-5 | C6H8O | 96.129 g/mol

2,5-Dimethylfuran is a major metabolite of hexane with singlet oxygen scavenging ability. It is used as biofuel, biomaker for smoking, pharmaceutical intermediate and in organic synthesis. It is also used to analyze samples for the derivatization of carbonyl-containing compounds to their oximes.

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Applications
2,5-Dimethylfuran is a major metabolite of hexane with singlet oxygen scavenging ability. It is used as biofuel, biomaker for smoking, pharmaceutical intermediate and in organic synthesis. It is also used to analyze samples for the derivatization of carbonyl-containing compounds to their oximes.

Solubility
Slightly miscible with water. Miscible with ethanol and fats.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 625-86-5
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 96.129
• MDL Number: MFCD00003250
• InChI Key: GSNUFIFRDBKVIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: furan, 2,5-dimethyl, 2,5-dimethylfurane, 2,5-dimethyl-furan, 2,5-dimethyl furane, unii-dr5hl9oj7y, ccris 3158, 2,5-dimethyl furan, dr5hl9oj7y, 2.5-dimethyl furan, acmc-1avpg
• PubChem CID: 12266
• IUPAC Name: 2,5-dimethylfuran
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(O1)C

• Melting Point: -62°C
• Density: 0.903
• Boiling Point: 92°C to 93°C
• Flash Point: 1°C (33°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.441
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN3271
• Beilstein: 106449
• Solubility Information: Slightly miscible with water. Miscible with ethanol and fats.
• Formula Weight: 96.13
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,5-Dimethylfuran

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H302-H315-H317-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H301-H315-H319-H317-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation.
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: ETHERS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	210-914-3
RTECSNumber	LU0875000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only