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2,5-Dimethylfuran, 98+%
Description
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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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
Specifications
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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