8.20798

2-Methylfuran

(stabilised) for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2-Methylfuran, Silvan
• 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

Properties

• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H301 - H330
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P304 + P340 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): -7.6 °F
• Flash Point(C): -22 °C