M46845

2-Methylfuran

contains 200-400 BHT as stabilizer, 99%

• Synonym(s): Silvan
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₅H₆O
• CAS Number: 534-22-5
• Molecular Weight: 82.10
• Beilstein: 103733
• EC Number: 208-594-5
• MDL number: MFCD00003248
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24896938
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor density: 2.8 (vs air)
• Quality Level: 100
• vapor pressure: 139 mmHg ( 20 °C); 561 mmHg ( 55 °C)
• Assay: 99%
• form: liquid
• contains: 200-400 BHT as stabilizer
• refractive index: n20/D 1.433 (lit.)
• bp: 63-66 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: Cc1ccco1
• InChI: 1S/C5H6O/c1-5-3-2-4-6-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChI key: VQKFNUFAXTZWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Methylfuran, a substituted furan, is considered as a potential alternative fuel for internal combustion engines. Its microwave spectrum has been analyzed. The synthesis of 2-MF from carbon sources under different reaction conditions have been reported.

Application

2-Methylfuran may be used in the synthesis of exo-cis-1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride via Diels-Alder reaction with maleic anhydride.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS06
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H301,H330
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P304 + P340 + P310
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 2 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 3 Oral - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): -7.6 °F
• Flash Point(C): -22 °C
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves