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8.04012

Sigma-Aldrich

Furfural

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Furfural, 2-Furancarbaldehyde

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H4O2
CAS Number:
98-01-1
Molecular Weight:
96.08
MDL number:
MFCD00003229
UNSPSC Code:
12352114
EC Index Number:
202-627-7

vapor pressure

1 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥98% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

315 °C

potency

65 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

2.1-19.3 % (v/v)

bp

162 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-37 °C

transition temp

flash point 60 °C

solubility

83 g/L

density

1.16 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H4O2/c6-4-5-2-1-3-7-5/h1-4H

InChI key

HYBBIBNJHNGZAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Electrocatalytic conversion of furfural: Zhu et al. reviewed the mechanisms, catalysts, and perspectives on the electrocatalytic conversion of biomass-derived furan compounds, including furfural. This process emphasizes the potential of furfural in green chemistry and chemical process optimization (Zhu et al., 2024).
  • Biocatalytic production of furfural: Gong et al. explored the use of electron-rich Ru supported on N-doped coffee biochar for the selective reductive amination of furfural to furfurylamine, highlighting a novel method for furfural utilization in pharmaceutical synthesis and biomass chemical production (Gong et al., 2024).
  • Use of furfural in detoxification: Wang et al. discussed the application of microalgae in the detoxification of lignocellulosic pretreatment wastewater, demonstrating furfural′s role in the sustainable management and resource utilization of wastewater, contributing to environmental and chemical process optimization (Wang et al., 2024).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 98.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.158 - 1.160
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Acute Tox. 4 Dermal - Aquatic Chronic 3 - Carc. 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 3 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

136.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

58 °C - closed cup

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