W501808
5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural
≥99%, FG
Synonym(s):
5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde, HMF
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About This Item
biological source
synthetic
grade
FG, Halal, Kosher
reg. compliance
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002, FDA 21 CFR 110
assay
≥99%
refractive index
n20/D 1.562 (lit.)
bp
114-116 °C/1 mmHg (lit.)
mp
28-34 °C (lit.)
density
1.243 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
flavors and fragrances
documentation
see Safety & Documentation for available documents
food allergen
no known allergens
organoleptic
butter; caramel; fatty; musty; waxy
storage temp.
2-8°C
SMILES string
[H]C(=O)c1ccc(CO)o1
InChI
1S/C6H6O3/c7-3-5-1-2-6(4-8)9-5/h1-3,8H,4H2
InChI key
NOEGNKMFWQHSLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Resultant compound from sublimation test for Gentianae Radix in Japanese Pharmacopoeia was 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural.: This letter to the editor confirms the presence of 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural in traditional medicine preparations, discussing its implications for quality control and safety standards in pharmaceutical contexts (Tsuge et al., 2024).
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Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
Storage Class
11 - Combustible Solids
wgk
WGK 2
flash_point_f
174.2 °F - closed cup
flash_point_c
79 °C - closed cup
ppe
dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves
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