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2-Furaldehyde, 98%

Catalog No. AAA1616730
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CAS: 98-01-1 | C5H4O2 | 96.09 g/mol

2-Furaldehyde is used in the manufacture of furfural-phenol plastics such as Durite; in solvent refining of petroleum oils and in the preparation of pyromucic acid. It is used as a solvent for nitrated cotton, cellulose acetate and gums; for accelerating vulcanization; in the synthesis of furan derivatives.

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-Furaldehyde is used in the manufacture of furfural-phenol plastics such as Durite; in solvent refining of petroleum oils and in the preparation of pyromucic acid. It is used as a solvent for nitrated cotton, cellulose acetate and gums; for accelerating vulcanization; in the synthesis of furan derivatives.

Solubility
Soluble in water (83 g/L).

Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 98-01-1
Molecular Formula C5H4O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 96.09
MDL Number MFCD00003229
InChI Key HYBBIBNJHNGZAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym furfural, 2-furaldehyde, 2-furancarboxaldehyde, furaldehyde, 2-formylfuran, furfuraldehyde, fural, 2-furanaldehyde, 2-furancarbonal, 2-furfural
PubChem CID 7362
ChEBI CHEBI:34768
IUPAC Name furan-2-carbaldehyde
SMILES O=CC1=CC=CO1

Specifications

Melting Point -38°C
Density 1.159
Boiling Point 162°C
Flash Point 60°C (140°F)
Odor Almond-like
Refractive Index 1.5261
Quantity 250 g
UN Number UN1199
Beilstein 105755
Sensitivity Air Sensitive
Merck Index 14,4304
Solubility Information Soluble in water (83g/L).
Formula Weight 96.09
Percent Purity 98%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Furaldehyde
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Hazard Category H226-H301-H312-H315-H319-H330-H335-H373
Hazard Statement GHS H Statement
H301-H331-H226-H351-H312-H315-H319-H335
Toxic if swallowed.
Toxic if inhaled.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Suspected of causing cancer.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P284-P301+P310-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P312-P314-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: FURALDEHYDES
EINECSNumber 202-627-7
RTECSNumber LT7000000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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