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Furfural
Furfural

Furfural

Furfural Specification

  • Smell
  • Strong aromatic smell often almond-like
  • Taste
  • Almond-like or bitter taste
  • Structural Formula
  • C5H4O2 (Pyran ring with aldehyde group)
  • Melting Point
  • -37 C
  • Ingredients
  • Derived from agricultural byproducts like corncobs oat husks and wood chips
  • Purity
  • 99% or higher (depending on industrial use)
  • Usage
  • Commonly used in refining processes as well as in the manufacture of plastics adhesives and pharmaceuticals
  • Density
  • 1.16 Gram per cubic centimeter(g/cm3)
  • EINECS No
  • 202-627-7
  • HS Code
  • 29321200
  • Grade
  • Industrial and technical grade
  • CAS No
  • 98-01-1
  • Storage
  • Store in a cool well-ventilated area away from heat and open flames
  • Application
  • Used as a solvent in the production of resins and as a precursor for furan chemistry
  • Molecular Formula
  • C5H4O2
  • Poisonous
  • Yes toxic when ingested or inhaled in large quantities
  • Refractive Rate
  • 1.524 (at 20 C)
  • Appearance
  • Colorless to yellowish oily liquid
  • Solubility
  • Moderately soluble in water highly soluble in ethanol and ether
  • Ph Level
  • Neutral to slightly acidic (varies depending on concentration)
  • Molecular Weight
  • 96.08 g/mol
  • Shelf Life
  • Approximately 1 year under proper storage conditions
  • Physical Form
  • Liquid
  • Properties
  • Volatile reactive with bases and amines known for its solvent properties
  • Shape
  • Liquid (irregular flow behavior)
 
 

About Furfural

Furfural

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical state and appearance

Colorless oil

Molar mass

96.09 gmol1

Odor

Almond-like[1]

Density

1.16 g/mL (20 C)[2]

Melting Point

37 C (35 F; 236 K)[2]

Boiling point

162 C (324 F; 435 K)[2]

Solubility in water

83 g/L[2]


 


FAQs of Furfural:


Q: What is the melting point of Furfural?

A: -37 C

Q: What is the shelf life of Furfural under proper storage conditions?

A: Approximately 1 year

Q: What is the molecular formula of Furfural?

A: C5H4O2

Q: What is the primary application of Furfural?

A: Used as a solvent in the production of resins and as a precursor for furan chemistry

Q: Is Furfural toxic when ingested or inhaled in large quantities?

A: Yes, it is poisonous.

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