Furan, 99%, stab. with ca 250ppm BHT

Description

CAS: 110-00-9 | C4H4O | 68.08 g/mol

Furan has an important biological properties and pharmacological activity. Its iodinated lipophilic derivative is widely used in the treatment of ventricular and arterial fibrillation. Its derivatives are used as inhibitors of biofilm formation for several bacterial species, as well as possess quorum-sensing inhibitory activities. 2-methylfuran and 2,5-dimethylfuran are used as lignocellulosic biofuels. Its resin is used to stop sand production in underground gas storage wells. It undergo Diels-Alder reaction with arynes to give derivatives of dihydronaphthalenes which are useful intermediates in synthesis of other polycyclic aromatic compounds.

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Applications
Furan has an important biological properties and pharmacological activity. Its iodinated lipophilic derivative is widely used in the treatment of ventricular and arterial fibrillation. Its derivatives are used as inhibitors of biofilm formation for several bacterial species, as well as possess quorum-sensing inhibitory activities. 2-methylfuran and 2,5-dimethylfuran are used as lignocellulosic biofuels. Its resin is used to stop sand production in underground gas storage wells. It undergo Diels-Alder reaction with arynes to give derivatives of dihydronaphthalenes which are useful intermediates in synthesis of other polycyclic aromatic compounds.

Solubility
Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in common organic solvents, including alcohol, ether and acetone.

Notes
Light, heat and air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 110-00-9
• Molecular Formula: C4H4O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 68.08
• MDL Number: MFCD00003222
• InChI Key: YLQBMQCUIZJEEH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: divinylene oxide, furfuran, tetrole, oxole, oxacyclopentadiene, furane, 1,4-epoxy-1,3-butadiene, axole, rcra waste number u124, furfurane
• PubChem CID: 8029
• ChEBI: CHEBI:35559
• IUPAC Name: furan
• SMILES: O1C=CC=C1

• Melting Point: -86°C
• Density: 0.936
• Boiling Point: 32°C to 33°C
• Flash Point: −35°C (−31°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.422
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN2389
• Beilstein: 103221
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,4296
• Solubility Information: Slightly soluble in water. Soluble in common organic solvents,including alcohol,ether and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 68.08
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: Furan, stabilized with ≈250ppm BHT

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H224-H302+H332-H315-H319-H341-H350-H373
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H224-H350-H341-H373-H302-H332-H315 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. May cause cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P330-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: I; Proper Shipping Name: FURAN
EINECSNumber	203-727-3
RTECSNumber	LT8524000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only