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Sigma-Aldrich

(S)-(−)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol

≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

Synonym(s):

(S)-(−)-α-Methylfuran-2-methanol, (S)-(−)-2-Furyl methyl carbinol

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.13
Beilstein:
4665087
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352005
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

≥99.0% (sum of enantiomers, GC)

form

liquid

optical activity

[α]20/D −23.5±1°, c = 6% in ethanol

contains

~0.05% hydroquinone as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.479

bp

60-61 °C/8 mmHg (lit.)

density

1.078 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

C[C@H](O)c1ccco1

InChI

1S/C6H8O2/c1-5(7)6-3-2-4-8-6/h2-5,7H,1H3/t5-/m0/s1

InChI key

UABXUIWIFUZYQK-YFKPBYRVSA-N

Caution

may discolor to brown on storage

Other Notes

Chiral building block used in the synthesis of L-daunosamine and related amino sugars

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 3

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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G. Sammes et al.
Journal of the Chemical Society. Perkin Transactions 1, 111-111 (1988)

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