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Sigma-Aldrich

2-Methylfuran

(stabilised) for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2-Methylfuran, Silvan

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H6O
CAS Number:
534-22-5
Molecular Weight:
82.10
MDL number:
MFCD00003248
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
EC Index Number:
208-594-5
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

139 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

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

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

pictograms

FlameSkull and crossbones
GHS02,GHS06

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

-7.6 °F

flash_point_c

-22 °C

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