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2-Methylfuran

Name: 2-Methylfuran
Brand: MM

(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

UNSPSC Code:

12352005

EC Index Number:

208-594-5

NACRES:

NA.22

MDL number:

MFCD00003248

Assay:

≥99.0% (GC)

Form:

liquid

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Properties

vapor pressure

139 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Segment

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

SMILES string

[o]1c(ccc1)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

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This Item	8.21093	M46845	744069
Sigma-Aldrich 8.20798 2-Methylfuran	Sigma-Aldrich 8.21093 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran	Sigma-Aldrich M46845 2-Methylfuran	Sigma-Aldrich 744069 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran
assay ≥99.0% (GC)	assay ≥98% (GC)	assay 99%	assay ≥99% (GC)
Quality Level 200	Quality Level 200	Quality Level 100	Quality Level 100
density 0.91 g/cm³ at 20 °C	density 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)	density 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)	density 0.86 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
mp -89 °C	mp -136 °C	mp -	mp -
storage temp. 2-30°C	storage temp. 2-30°C	storage temp. -	storage temp. -
bp 63-66 °C/1013 hPa	bp 78-80 °C (lit.)	bp 63-66 °C (lit.)	bp 78-80 °C (lit.)

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pictograms

GHS02,GHS06

signalword

Danger

hcodes

H225 - H301 - H330

pcodes

P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P304 + P340 + P310

Hazard Classifications

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

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

-7.6 °F

flash_point_c

-22 °C

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