2-Furaldehyde, 98%

Description

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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only