| Formula / Notation | C5H6O2 |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 98-00-0 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.10 |
| Melting Point | -24 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 338 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.13 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Furfuryl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 167 °F. Boiling point 171 °F. Denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion ... |
| Also Known As | furan-2-ylmethanol; 98-00-0; 2-Furanmethanol; 2-Furylmethanol; 2-Furancarbinol; 2-Furanylmethanol; 2-Furylcarbinol; Furfural alcohol; Furfuralcohol; 2-Furfuryl alcohol |
| Category | Organic Compounds |
What is Furfuryl alcohol?
Furfuryl Alcohol can cause cancer according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Formula & Notation
IUPAC Name: furan-2-ylmethanol
Other Names / Synonyms: furan-2-ylmethanol; 98-00-0; 2-Furanmethanol; 2-Furylmethanol; 2-Furancarbinol; 2-Furanylmethanol; 2-Furylcarbinol; Furfural alcohol; Furfuralcohol; 2-Furfuryl alcohol
Properties & Characteristics
Physical Data
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Melting Point | -24 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 338 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.13 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Molecular Weight | 98.10 |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Appearance | Furfuryl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 167 °F. Boiling point 171 °F. Denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion ... |
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
Furfuryl Alcohol can cause cancer according to The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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 Furfuryl alcohol is: C5H6O2