48190

(±)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol

≥99.0% (GC)

• Synonym(s): (±)-α-Methylfuran-2-methanol, (±)-2-Furyl methyl carbinol
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₈O₂
• CAS Number: 4208-64-4
• Molecular Weight: 112.13
• Beilstein: 107814
• EC Number: 224-130-4
• MDL number: MFCD00077775
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 57651149
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• 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

Description

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.

Application

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

Caution

may discolor to brown on storage

Safety Information

• Storage Class Code: 10 - Combustible liquids
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): 230.0 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 110 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves