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2-Furaldehyde, 98%
Description
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.
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
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 |
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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 |
RUO – Research Use Only
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