| Formula / Notation | C5H4O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 98-01-1 |
| Molecular Weight | 96.08 |
| Melting Point | -33.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 323.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.159 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Furfural appears as colorless or reddish-brown mobile liquids with a penetrating odor. Flash points 140 °F. Denser than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May be toxic by ingesti... |
| Also Known As | furan-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Furaldehyde; 98-01-1; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde; Furaldehyde; Furfuraldehyde; 2-Formylfuran; Fural; 2-Furanaldehyde; 2-Furancarbonal |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Furfural?
Furfural is an aldehyde that is furan with the hydrogen at position 2 substituted by a formyl group. It has a role as a metabolite and a Maillard reaction product. It is an aldehyde and a member of furans. It is functionally related to a furan.
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: furan-2-carbaldehyde
Other Names / Synonyms: furan-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Furaldehyde; 98-01-1; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde; Furaldehyde; Furfuraldehyde; 2-Formylfuran; Fural; 2-Furanaldehyde; 2-Furancarbonal
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -33.7 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 323.1 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.159 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 96.08 |
| Solubility | 50 to 100 mg/mL at 64 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Furfural appears as colorless or reddish-brown mobile liquids with a penetrating odor. Flash points 140 °F. Denser than water and soluble in water. Vapors heavier than air. May be toxic by ingesti... |
Uses & Applications
Safety Information
Always consult the SDS/MSDS before handling any chemical. This information is for educational purposes only.
Key Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Furfural is an aldehyde that is furan with the hydrogen at position 2 substituted by a formyl group. It has a role as a metabolite and a Maillard reaction product. It is an aldehyde and a member of furans. It is functionally related to a furan.
Used as an industrial feedstock, solvent, pharmaceutical intermediate, flavoring agent, or chemical building block.
Flammable or irritant. Many organic compounds are flammable liquids or vapours. Keep away from ignition sources. Consult SDS for specific hazard data.
The formula or notation for Furfural is: C5H4O2