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2-Acetylfuran, 99%
Description
2-Acetylfuran is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and is used in the production of the generic cephalophosphorin antibiotic cefuroxime
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
2-Acetylfuran is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and is used in the production of the generic cephalophosphorin antibiotic cefuroxime
Solubility
Insoluble in water.
Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 27°C to 30°C |
| Density | 1.098 |
| Boiling Point | 171°C to 173°C |
| Flash Point | 71°C (159°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.507 |
| Quantity | 250 g |
| UN Number | UN2811 |
| Beilstein | 107909 |
| Solubility Information | Insoluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 110.11 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H227-H301+H311+H331-H319 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H300-H312-H332-H319 Fatal if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P235-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P311-P312-P330-P361-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
| EINECSNumber | 214-757-1 |
| RTECSNumber | OB3870000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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