Furfural Basic information
Product Name: Furfural
Synonyms: 2-formylofuran;2-Furanaldehyde;2-Furancarbonal;2-Furancarboxaldehyde (furfural);2-Furankarbaldehyd;2-Furfural;2-Furfuraldehyde;2-Furil-metanale
CAS: 98-01-1
MF: C5H4O2
MW: 96.08
EINECS: 202-627-7
Product Categories: Intermediates;API intermediates;Furans
Mol File: 98-01-1.mol
Furfural Chemical Properties
mp −36 °C(lit.)
bp 54-56 °C11 mm Hg
density 1.16 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
vapor density 3.31 (vs air)
vapor pressure 13.5 mm Hg ( 55 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.527
FEMA 2489
Fp 137 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
color very deep brown
Water Solubility 8.3 g/100 mL
FreezingPoint -36.5℃
Sensitive Air Sensitive
Merck 14,4304
BRN 105755
Stability: Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Flammable.
CAS DataBase Reference 98-01-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Furancarboxaldehyde(98-01-1)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Furancarboxaldehyde(98-01-1)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T,Xi
Risk Statements 21-23/25-36/37-40
Safety Statements 26-36/37/39-45-1/2
RIDADR UN 1199 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 2
RTECS LT7000000
F 1-8-10
Hazard Note Irritant
HazardClass 6.1
PackingGroup II
Hazardous Substances Data 98-01-1(Hazardous Substances Data)