2-Acetylfuran, 99%

Description

CAS: 1192-62-7 | C6H6O2 | 110.112 g/mol

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.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1192-62-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 110.112
• MDL Number: MFCD00003242
• InChI Key: IEMMBWWQXVXBEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-acetylfuran, acetylfuran, 1-furan-2-yl ethanone, 2-furyl methyl ketone, methyl 2-furyl ketone, 1-2-furyl ethanone, 2-furylethanone, 2-acetyl furan, ketone, 2-furyl methyl, ethanone, 1-2-furanyl
• PubChem CID: 14505
• ChEBI: CHEBI:59983
• IUPAC Name: 1-(furan-2-yl)ethanone
• SMILES: CC(=O)C1=CC=CO1

• 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
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Acetylfuran

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only