2-methylfuran
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Post Date:
Jan 01,2025
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Expiry Date:
Jun 30,2025
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Detailed Description:
Cas No. :534-22-5
Chemical name: sylvan, 2-methyl furan
Molecular formula: C5H6O
Hazard class: 3.1
UN NO. : 2301
HSNO. : 29321900 CAS No.: 534-22-5
Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid with ethereal odor. It will change to yellow or even black when exposed to air or sunlight.
Specifications:
Item Standard
Purity (%) 99max
Moisture (%) 0.1min
Melting point (centigrade) -88.7
Boiling point (centigrade) 67
Density (g/ml) 0.9130
Refractive index (ηD20) 1.432-1.434
Cloud point (centigrade) -30
Usage:
2-methylfuran is widely used as solvent. It also can be used for synthetizing pentylene, pentadiol, acetyl, propyl aslcohol and 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran. In pharmaceuticals industry, 2-methylfuran is used for synthetizing vitamin B1, chloroquine phosphate, primaquine phosphate, etc.
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CAS Registry Number:
534-22-5
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Synonyms:
;5-methylfuran;alpha-methylfuran;methyl furan;Sylvan;2-METHYL FURAN;methylfuran;
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Molecular Formula:
C5H6O
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Molecular Weight:
82.1
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Molecular Structure:
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Hazard Symbols:
F:Flammable;
T:Toxic;
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Risk Codes:
R11:;
R23/24/25:;
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Safety Description:
S16:;
S33:;
S9:;
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