FURFURAL
FURFURAL AR/ACS
Reagent for the detection of aromatic amines.
Short Name: FURFURAL
Synonym: 2-Furaldehyde, Furan-2-carboxaldehyde
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2245
Grade
AR/ACS
Purity
98.5%
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 98.5%
Identity (IR)
Passes test
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.524 - 1.528
Density (d20°C/4°C)
1.158 - 1.160
Titrable acid
Max 0.02 meq/g
Residue on evaporation
Max 0.5%
*The change of colour due to oxidation during storage does not affect most applications
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