2-Methylfuran
ALDRICH/W417901 - ≥98%, stabilized with BHT
Synonym: Silvan
CAS Number: 534-22-5
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C5H6O
Molecular Weight: 82.10
EC Number: 208-594-5
MDL Number: MFCD00003248
Linear Formula: C5H6O
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
assay | ≥98% |
biological source | synthetic |
bp | 63-66 °C (lit.) |
contains | BHT as stabilizer |
density | 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
food allergen | no known allergens |
grade | Halal |
Kosher | |
InChI | 1S/C5H6O/c1-5-3-2-4-6-5/h |
InChI key | VQKFNUFAXTZWDK-UHFFFAOYSA |
organoleptic | chocolate; ethereal |
Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
reg. compliance | FDA 21 CFR 117 |
SMILES string | Cc1ccco1 |
vapor density | 2.8 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 139 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
561 mmHg ( 55 °C) |
General description: | 2-Methylfuran (2-MF) is a heterocyclic compound that occurs naturally in coffee and cigarette smoke. It is one of the volatile flavor compounds that may be formed during the thermal degradation of thiamine. 2-MF is reported to be one of the microbial volatile organic compounds (MVOC) in house dust, which is produced as a metabolite by the fungus, Aspergillus versicolor. It is also identified as one of the volatile fungal metabolites produced during fungal growth on wheat. |
General description: | 2-Methylfuran is a substituted furan. Its microwave spectrum has been analyzed. The synthesis of 2-MF from carbon sources under different reaction conditions have been reported. |
Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
Packaging: | 4, 9 kg in steel drum |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H225-H330 |
Precautionary statements | P210-P260-P284-P304 + P340 + P310-P403 + P233-P403 + P235 |
Hazard Codes | F,T |
Risk Statements | 11-23 |
Safety Statements | 7/9-16-33-45 |
RIDADR | UN 2301 3 / PGII |
WGK Germany | 1 |
Flash Point(F) | -7.6 °F |
Flash Point(C) | -22 °C |
Purity | ≥98% |
bp | 63-66 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
FEMA Number | 4179 |
UNSPSC | 12164502 |