Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate, 98%

Description

CAS: 6141-57-7 | C7H8O3 | 140.14 g/mol

Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate is an important raw material used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.It is a volatile substance in the unfermented apple pomace.

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
Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate is an important raw material used in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and dyestuffs.It is a volatile substance in the unfermented apple pomace.

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store in a cool dry place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 6141-57-7
• Molecular Formula: C7H8O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00014110
• InChI Key: AQQYRDKMXXSIMP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate, methyl 3-methylfuroate, methyl 3-methyl-2-furancarboxylate, furancarboxylic acid, methyl-, methyl ester, 3-methyl-2-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester, 3-methyl-furan-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester, 2-furoic acid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester, acmc-20a9f6, methyl-3-methyl-2-furoate, 2-furancarboxylic acid, 3-methyl-, methyl ester
• PubChem CID: 350231
• IUPAC Name: methyl 3-methylfuran-2-carboxylate
• SMILES: COC(=O)C1=C(C)C=CO1

• Melting Point: 33°C to 37°C
• Boiling Point: 60°C (1 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 82°C (180°F)
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 116835
• Solubility Information: Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 140.14
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Methyl 3-methyl-2-furoate

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	228-131-0
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only