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(±)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol

≥99.0% (GC)

Synonym(s):

(±)-α-Methylfuran-2-methanol, (±)-2-Furyl methyl carbinol

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O2
CAS Number:
4208-64-4
Molecular Weight:
112.13
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
107814
EC Number:
224-130-4
MDL number:
MFCD00077775
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
57651149
NACRES:
NA.22

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Quality Level

100

assay

≥99.0% (GC)

contains

~0.05% hydroquinone as stabilizer

refractive index

n20/D 1.479

bp

167-170 °C

density

1.078 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

functional group

hydroxyl

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(O)c1ccco1

InChI

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

InChI key

UABXUIWIFUZYQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

(±)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol [(±)-2-Furyl methyl carbinol] is a furan derivative. The synthesis of 4-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one from 2-furyl methyl carbinol has been reported.[1]

Application

(±)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol (Racemic 1-(2-furyl)ethanol) may be used in the synthesis of 1-acetoxy-1-[2-furyl]ethan.[2]

Caution

may discolor to brown on storage

Storage Class

10 - Combustible liquids

wgk_germany

WGK 3

flash_point_f

230.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

110 °C - closed cup

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves

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BCBT8328
BCBK8194V
011936/1
11936/1

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