8.20798
2-Methylfuran
(stabilised) for synthesis
Synonym(s):
2-Methylfuran, Silvan
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About This Item
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H6O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
82.10
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
EC Index Number:
208-594-5
NACRES:
NA.22
MDL number:
Assay:
≥99.0% (GC)
Form:
liquid
vapor pressure
139 hPa ( 20 °C)
Quality Level
assay
≥99.0% (GC)
form
liquid
potency
167 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
bp
63-66 °C/1013 hPa
mp
-89 °C
transition temp
flash point -27 °C
density
0.91 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
SMILES string
[o]1c(ccc1)C
InChI
1S/C5H6O/c1-5-3-2-4-6-5/h2-4H,1H3
InChI key
VQKFNUFAXTZWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Electrocatalytic reduction of furfural: A study described the selective reduction of furfural to 2-methylfuran via electrode-electrolyte interface modification, providing insights into advanced electrocatalysis methods for producing bio-based chemicals (Ji et al., 2024).
- Hydrodeoxygenation of furfural: Research demonstrated the conversion of furfural to 2-methylfuran over a Cu-Co catalyst confined by a hollow carbon cage, showcasing enhanced charge transfer and alloy structure for efficient chemical synthesis (Dou et al., 2024).
- Environmental genotoxicity study: An investigation into the genotoxic effects of 2-methyl furan on male Sprague-Dawley rats over a 120-day exposure period highlighted the potential environmental and health risks associated with this compound (Cao et al., 2024).
- Cytotoxicity trend prediction: A study explored the mechanism-based cytotoxicity trends of furan-containing pollutants, including 2-methylfuran, when present in mixtures, aiding in the prediction and management of environmental pollution risks (Li et al., 2024).
Analysis Note
Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.913 - 0.916
Identity (IR): passes test
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.913 - 0.916
Identity (IR): passes test
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Danger
hcodes
Hazard Classifications
Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2
Storage Class
3 - Flammable liquids
wgk
WGK 1
flash_point_f
-7.6 °F
flash_point_c
-22 °C
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