Furan
SIAL/43861 - analytical standard
CAS Number: 110-00-9
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C4H4O
Molecular Weight: 68.07
EC Number: 203-727-3
MDL Number: MFCD00003222
Linear Formula: C4H4O
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics environmental food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥98.0% (GC) |
bp | 32 °C/758 mmHg (lit.) |
contains | ~0.025% 2,6-di-tert-4-methylphenol as stabilizer |
density | 0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
expl. lim. | 14.3 % |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C4H4O/c1-2-4-5-3-1/h1- |
InChI key | YLQBMQCUIZJEEH-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
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shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | c1ccoc1 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable | |
vapor density | 2.35 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 1672 mmHg ( 55 °C) |
31.66 psi ( 55 °C) | |
493 mmHg ( 20 °C) | |
9.22 psi ( 20 °C) |
Application: | Furan can undergo Diels-Alder [4+2] cycloaddition reaction with maleic anhydride to form the corresponding exo and endo furan-maleic anhydride adducts. |
Application: | Furan may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in heat-processed foods using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). |
Application: | Refer to the product′s Certificate of Analysis for more information on a suitable instrument technique. Contact Technical Service for further support. |
General description: | Furan is a clear and colorless liquid, and a bimolecular heterocycle, which can be used to trap unstable intermediates containing highly reactive species, via Diels-Alder cycloaddition reactions. |
General description: | Furan, a naturally occurring compound associated with the flavor of food, is found at very low levels in a variety of food products and beverages. It finds applications as a solvent for resins and lacquers as well as in the preparation of organic compounds, in pharmaceuticals, etc. Furan is also reportedly identified in heat treated food products, including cooked chicken, fish protein concentrate, caramel back, canned meat, bread, coffee, etc. |
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Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H224 - H302 + H332 - H315 - H341 - H350 - H373 - H412 |
Precautionary statements | P210 - P233 - P273 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313 - P403 + P233 |
Hazard Codes | F+,T |
Risk Statements | 45-12-19-20/22-38-48/22-52/53-68 |
Safety Statements | 53-45-61 |
RIDADR | UN 2389 3 / PGI |
WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
Flash Point(F) | -32.8 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | -36 °C - closed cup |
Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH019 |
Purity | ≥98.0% (GC) |
bp | 32 °C/758 mmHg (lit.) |
Density | 0.936 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |