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2-Methyl Furan (C5H6O)

    Describe:

    2-Methylfuran is a flammable, water-soluble liquid with a chocolate odor, found naturally in Myrtle and Dutch Lavender used as a FEMA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) flavoring substance, with the potential for use in alternative fuels.

    2-Methylfuran is an article of commerce (chemical intermediate) and is normally manufactured by catalytic hydrogenolysis of furfural alcohol or via a hydrogenation-hydrogenolysis sequence from furfural in the vapor phase.


    Structural Formula:

    Hazard class: 3.1

    CAS NO.: 534-22-5

    Appearance: Colorless, transparent liquid with ethereal odor. It will change to yellow or even black when exposed to air or sunlight.

  • Specifications:
Item Standard
Appearance Colorless, transparent liquid
Purity（%） ≥99
Moisture（%） ≤0.1
Density(g/ml) 0.9130
Flash point（℃） -30
  • Usage:

    • 2-methyl furan is widely used as solvent. It also can be used for synthetizing pentylene, pentadiol, acetyl, propyl aslcohol and 2-methyl-tetrahydrofuran. In pharmaceuticals industry, 2-methylfuran is used for synthetizing vitamin B1, chloroquine phosphate, primaquine phosphate, etc.

  • Package:

    • Sealed in 180kg/galvanized iron drum, or 20MT/ ISO tank.

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