FURFURAL
FURFURAL For Synthesis
The change of Colour due to oxidation during storage does not affect most applications. A colorless product is only available directly after distillation.
Short Name: FURFURAL
Synonym: 2-Furaldehyde, Furan-2-carboxaldehyde
Basic Details
Article No.
LG101180
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
CAS No.
98-01-1
HS Code
2932.1200
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Colorless to brown
Odour
Almond odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-36 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
316°C
Flash point [°C]
60 °C
Boiling point [°C]
162 °C
Vapour pressure [20°C]
2.3 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density
3.32
Density [g/cm3]
1.16
Solubility in water [% weight]
Soluble
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
0.41
Explosion limits -upper [%]
19.30%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
2.10%
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
*Colorless to brownish oily liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 98%
Density (d20°C/4°C)
1.158 - 1.160
*The change of colour due to oxidation during storage does not affect most applications
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Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1199
IMCO Class No.
6.1,3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H301-H312-H315-H319-H331-H335-H351
Precaution Statement
P261-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P311