5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural
SIAL/53407 - analytical standard
Synonym: 5-
CAS Number: 67-47-0
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H6O3
Molecular Weight: 126.11
EC Number: 200-654-9
MDL Number: MFCD00003234
Linear Formula: C6H6O3
Product Type: Chemical
application(s) | cleaning products cosmetics flavors and fragrances food and beverages personal care |
assay | ≥98.0% (GC/HPLC) |
bp | 114-116 °C/1 mmHg (lit.) |
density | 1.243 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C6H6O3/c7-3-5-1-2-6(4- |
InChI key | NOEGNKMFWQHSLB-UHFFFAOYSA |
mp | 28-34 °C (lit.) |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | [H]C(=O)c1ccc(CO)o1 |
storage temp. | 2-8°C |
technique(s) | gas chromatography (GC): suitable |
HPLC: suitable |
Application: | 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural has been used as a standard in the high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) analysis for the determination of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural content in co-hydrolysates and fermentation broth of lignocellulosic biomass for the lipid accumulation in M. isabellina type of microorganisms. 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural may be used as an analytical reference standard for the quantification of the analyte in vinegar and fruit juice samples using chromatography techniques. |
Application: | 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural has been used as standard in the high performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) analysis for the determination of 5-(hydroxymethyl)furfural content in co-hydrolysates and fermentation broth of lignocellulosic biomass for the lipid accumulation in M. isabellina type of microorganisms. |
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: | 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural is an organic compound, widely spread in food products and is formed in sugar containing food when exposed to heat. It is widely used as an indicator of quality in food products. It is also employed to indicate the adulteration of food products with acid converted invert syrups. |
Packaging: | Bottomless glass bottle. Contents are inside inserted fused cone. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Warning |
Hazard statements | H315 - H319 |
Precautionary statements | P302 + P352 - P305 + P351 + P338 |
Hazard Codes | Xi |
Risk Statements | 36/37/38 |
Safety Statements | 26-36 |
RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
WGK Germany | WGK 2 |
Flash Point(F) | 174.2 °F - closed cup |
Flash Point(C) | 79 °C - closed cup |
Purity | ≥98.0% (GC/HPLC) |
bp | 114-116 °C/1 mmHg (lit.) |
mp | 28-34 °C (lit.); 28-34 °C (lit.) |
Density | 1.243 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
Storage Temp. | 2-8°C |
UNSPSC | 85151701 |