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2-Methyltetrahydro-3-furanone

98%

• Synonym(s): 4,5-Dihydro-2-methyl-3(2H)-furanone, 2-Methyltetrahydro-3-furanone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₈O₂
• CAS Number: 3188-00-9
• Molecular Weight: 100.12
• Beilstein: 1341334
• EC Number: 221-685-4
• MDL number: MFCD00010423
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24856765
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 98%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.429 (lit.)
• bp: 139 °C (lit.)
• density: 1.034 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• functional group: ether
• SMILES string: CC1OCCC1=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H8O2/c1-4-5(6)2-3-7-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: FCWYQRVIQDNGBI-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

2-Methyltetrahydro-3-furanone has been employed as an quorum sensing inhibitor-molecule to investigate its effect on growth and biofilm formation in Hafnia alvei.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226,H302
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P301 + P312 + P330
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 2
• Flash Point(F): 102.2 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 39 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves