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5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde, 97%
Description
5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde is used as an intermediate of OMBF (5,5'-oxydimethylenebis(2- furfural)), crown ethers. It is used in organic synthesis to prepare dialdehydes, glycols, ethers, amino alcohols and acetals. It acts as an antioxidant found in some fruit juices and caramel products.
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5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde is used as an intermediate of OMBF (5,5′-oxydimethylenebis(2- furfural)), crown ethers. It is used in organic synthesis to prepare dialdehydes, glycols, ethers, amino alcohols and acetals. It acts as an antioxidant found in some fruit juices and caramel products.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ethyl acetate, acetone, dimethylformamide, benzene, ether and chloroform.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 32°C to 35°C |
Density | 1.206 |
Boiling Point | 114°C to 116°C (1 mmHg) |
Flash Point | 79°C (174°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.562 |
Quantity | 5 g |
Beilstein | 110889 |
Sensitivity | Air and light sensitive |
Merck Index | 14,4832 |
Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol,ethyl acetate,acetone,dimethylformamide,benzene,ether and chloroform. |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H227-H315-H319-H335-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H315-H319-H335 Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P235-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P332+P313-P362-P370+P378q-P501c |
EINECSNumber | 200-654-9 |
RTECSNumber | LT7031100 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold; Store under Nitrogen |
RUO – Research Use Only
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