5-Hydroxymethylfurfural

Independent reference data for 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural (CAS 67-47-0), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Documented uses on record

Used to make dialdehydes, glycols, ethers, aminoalcohols, and acetals; [Merck Index] A flavoring agent that naturally occurs in some foods and alcoholic beverages; [ExPub: EFSA] Renewable building block for organic syntheses. [HSDB] Formed when sugars such as fructose or glucose are heated in the presence of amino acids, and is ubiquitous in the diet; Also used to make phenol/furfural resins; [NTP]In the synthesis of dialdehydes, glycols, ethers, amino alcohols, acetals. Aqueous acid catalyzes ring opening.

Synonyms and trade names

5-HYDROXYMETHYLFURFURAL; 67-47-0; 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde; 5-Oxymethylfurfurole; Hydroxymethylfurfurole; Hydroxymethylfurfuraldehyde; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furancarbonal; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-; 5-Hydroxymethylfuran-2-aldehyde; 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-formylfuran; Hydroxymethylfurfuralaldehyde; 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-furfural; 5-hydroxymethyl furfural; 5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furfuraldehyde

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances Flavoring Agents
GHS notification summary	1.2% (4 / 344)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	1.2% (4 / 344)
Reported hazard statements	H315 (60.2%), H319 (65.1%), H335 (64.2%), H412 (70.9%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 1.2% (4 of 344) of reports.

H315 (60.2%): Causes skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]

What the public record says

5-Hydroxymethylfurfural · CAS 67-47-0 · C6H6O3. UNII 70ETD81LF0. Boiling Point: BP: 115 °C at 1 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 114.00 to 116.00 °C. @ 1.00 mm Hg; Melting Point: 31.5 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.