5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde, 97%

Product Code. 11454084

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A12475.03

Description

CAS: 67-47-0 | C6H6O3 | 126.111 g/mol

5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde is used as an intermediate of OMBF (5,5'-oxydimethylenebis(2- furfural)), crown ethers. It is used in organic synthesis to prepare dialdehydes, glycols, ethers, amino alcohols and acetals. It acts as an antioxidant found in some fruit juices and caramel products.

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
5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde is used as an intermediate of OMBF (5,5′-oxydimethylenebis(2- furfural)), crown ethers. It is used in organic synthesis to prepare dialdehydes, glycols, ethers, amino alcohols and acetals. It acts as an antioxidant found in some fruit juices and caramel products.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ethyl acetate, acetone, dimethylformamide, benzene, ether and chloroform.

Notes
Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 67-47-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O3
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 126.111
• MDL Number: MFCD00003234
• InChI Key: NOEGNKMFWQHSLB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde, 5-hydroxymethyl furfural, 5-hydroxymethyl furan-2-carbaldehyde, hydroxymethylfurfural, 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furfural, 5-oxymethylfurfurole, 5-hydroxymethylfuraldehyde, hydroxymethylfurfurole
• PubChem CID: 237332
• ChEBI: CHEBI:412516
• IUPAC Name: 5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde
• SMILES: C1=C(OC(=C1)C=O)CO

• Melting Point: 32°C to 35°C
• Density: 1.206
• Boiling Point: 114°C to 116°C (1 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 79°C (174°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.562
• Quantity: 1 g
• Beilstein: 110889
• Sensitivity: Air and light sensitive
• Merck Index: 14,4832
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water,alcohol,ethyl acetate,acetone,dimethylformamide,benzene,ether and chloroform.
• Formula Weight: 126.11
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only