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Furfural

CAS 98-01-1C5H4O2MW 96.08

Furfural (CAS 98-01-1) — formula C5H4O2, molecular weight 96.08; category fine chemicals.

Product Description

Furfural (CAS 98-01-1) is a fine chemicals. Its molecular formula C5H4O2 comprises 5 C, 4 H, 2 O atoms. Its molecular weight is about 96.08. Reported physicochemical data: melting point around -33.7 °F (NTP, 1992), boiling point around 323.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992), LogP about 0.4. Fine chemicals are high-value, multi-variety, small-batch products emphasizing purity and specification customization, also covering general chemical raw materials. Targeting pharmaceuticals, electronics, flavors and functional materials; produced and repacked to customer specifications. As a sourcing and distribution partner we help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, arranging samples and batch orders with full COA and compliance files.

Product Overview

CAS Number98-01-1
Molecular FormulaC5H4O2
Molecular Weight96.08
Melting Point-33.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point323.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
LogP0.4
Packaging25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation)
Applicationselectronics, flavors and functional materials, produced and repacked to customer specifications. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering
CategoryFine Chemicals|Flavors

Applications

Documented applications: electronics, flavors and functional materials, produced and repacked to customer specifications. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.

Packaging & Storage

Packaging25/50kg woven bags, 20/25/50kg fibre drums, 200kg plastic drums, 1000kg IBC (subject to order confirmation)

Technical Profile

What this product is

Furfural is a high-value fine compound with CAS registry number 98-01-1 and molecular formula C5H4O2 (molecular weight 96.08), belonging to the fine chemicals segment of chemical raw materials.

Identification

CAS number: 98-01-1

Its molecular formula C5H4O2 comprises 5 C, 4 H, 2 O atoms.

Also known as: Furfural · 糠醛 · 2-Formylfuran

Category: fine chemicals / food flavors

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Furfural?

The CAS registry number of Furfural is 98-01-1.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Furfural?

Molecular formula C5H4O2, molecular weight 96.08.

What other names is Furfural known by?

It is also registered under: Furfural, 糠醛, 2-Formylfuran.

What are the documented applications of Furfural?

Recorded applications: electronics, flavors and functional materials, produced and repacked to customer specifications. As a sourcing and distribution partner we can help locate and compare this item across domestic and cross-border channels, with COA and compliance files provided before ordering.

Which category does Furfural belong to?

Category: Fine Chemicals / Flavors.

Packaging & documentation

Packaging is agreed per order, from lab-scale packs to bulk, and confirmed with each order rather than fixed on the page. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) ships with every batch and MSDS is available; where the end use carries a regulatory limit (food contact, pharmaceutical or cosmetic), state the standard at enquiry and the grade is set against it.

PubChem Public Data

Independent reference data for Furfural (CAS 98-01-1), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

CAS Registry Number98-01-1
PubChem CID7362
Molecular formulaC5H4O2
IUPAC namefuran-2-carbaldehyde
UNII (FDA)DJ1HGI319P
FEMA number2489
JECFA number450

Computed descriptors

Molecular Weight96.08
XLogP30.4
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count2
Rotatable Bond Count1
Exact Mass96.021129366
Monoisotopic Mass96.021129366
Topological Polar Surface Area30.2
Heavy Atom Count7

Physicochemical values on record

Boiling Point323.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point161.7 °C
Boiling Point161.00 to 162.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Boiling Point162 °C
Boiling Point161-162 °C
Boiling Point323 °F
Boiling Point161.7 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point-33.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point-38.1 °C
Melting Point-37 °C

Documented uses on record

    Used in solvent extraction in petroleum refining; used as a solvent for rubber cements, resins, and dyes; also used as a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate; [HSDB] Used to make furan-based chemicals; Decomposes into furan above 250 deg C; Polymerizes into furan-based resins in the presence of strong acid; One of the aldehydes in smoke, e.g., soldering, and present in many foods; Generally recognized as safe as a food flavor; Was used in high concentrations as a herbicide and fungicide; [ACGIH]Molding and Core Making [Category: Foundry]

    Synonyms and trade names

    FURFURAL; 2-Furaldehyde; furan-2-carbaldehyde; 98-01-1; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde; Furaldehyde; Furfuraldehyde; 2-Formylfuran; Fural; 2-Furanaldehyde; 2-Furancarbonal; 2-Furfuraldehyde; 2-Furfural; Furfurylaldehyde; Furol; Furancarbonal

    Regulatory listings held on file

    Regulatory & Food ContactEU Flavoring substances
    FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT
    FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS
    Flavoring Agents
    FLAVOURING_AGENTFood Additives -> EXTRACTION_SOLVENT: Flavouring Agent
    Almond, Baked Potatoes, Bread, Burnt, Spice

    GHS hazard classification

    Reported hazard statementsH301, H312, H315, H319, H331, H335, H351, H330 (15.2%)

    H301: Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]

    H312: Harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]

    What the public record says

    2-Formylfuran · CAS 98-01-1 · C5H4O2. UNII DJ1HGI319P. Boiling Point: 323.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 161.7 °C; Boiling Point: 161.00 to 162.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg.

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

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