W501808

5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural

≥99%, FG

• Synonym(s): 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde, 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde, HMF
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₆O₃
• CAS Number: 67-47-0
• Molecular Weight: 126.11
• Beilstein: 110889
• EC Number: 200-654-9
• MDL number: MFCD00003234
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24902006
• Flavis number: 13.139
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• 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

Description

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).

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H315,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P264 - P280 - P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P332 + P313 - P337 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2
• Storage Class Code: 11 - Combustible Solids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 174.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 79 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves