2-Furaldehyde, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Furaldehyde is used in the manufacture of furfural-phenol plastics such as Durite; in solvent refining of petroleum oils and in the preparation of pyromucic acid. It is used as a solvent for nitrated cotton, cellulose acetate and gums; for accelerating vulcanization; in the synthesis of furan derivatives.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Furaldehyde is used in the manufacture of furfural-phenol plastics such as Durite; in solvent refining of petroleum oils and in the preparation of pyromucic acid. It is used as a solvent for nitrated cotton, cellulose acetate and gums; for accelerating vulcanization; in the synthesis of furan derivatives.

Solubility
Soluble in water (83 g/L).

Notes
Air sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and acids.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -38°C
• Density: 1.159
• Boiling Point: 162°C
• Flash Point: 60°C (140°F)
• Odor: Almond-like
• Refractive Index: 1.5261
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN1199
• Beilstein: 105755
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,4304
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (83g/L).
• Formula Weight: 96.09
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Furaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Furaldehyde

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H312-Harmful in contact with skin.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Furfural

RUO – Research Use Only