Furfural CAS#: 98-01-1; ChemWhat Code: 32555
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | Furfural |
| Synonyms | 2-formylofuran;2-Furanaldehyde;2-Furancarbonal;2-Furancarboxaldehyde (furfural);2-Furankarbaldehyd;2-Furfural;2-Furfuraldehyde;2-Furil-metanale |
| CAS Registry Number | 98-01-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 96.08 |
| EINECS | 202-627-7 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | −36 °C(lit.) |
| Boiling Point | 54-56 °C11 mm Hg |
| Density | 1.16 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| vapor Density | 3.31 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 13.5 mm Hg ( 55 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA | 2489 | FURFURAL |
| Flash Point | 137 °F |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| Solubulity | 95% ethanol: soluble1ML/mL, clear |
| form | Liquid |
| Color | very deep brown |
| Explosive Limit | 2.1-19.3%(V) |
| Water Solubility | 8.3 g/100 mL |
| Freezing Point | -36.5℃ |
| Sensitive | Air Sensitive |
| Merck | 14,4304 |
| BRN | 105755 |
| Stability: | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Flammable. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Furancarboxaldehyde(98-01-1) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Furancarboxaldehyde(98-01-1) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | T,Xi |
| R Phrase | 21-23/25-36/37-40-36/37/38 |
| S Phrase | 26-36/37/39-45-1/2-36/37 |
| RIDADR | UN 1199 6.1/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 2 |
| RTECS | LT7000000 |
| F | 1-8-10 |
| Hazard Note | Irritant |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 98-01-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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