Furfuryl alcohol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Furfuryl alcohol was used in the synthesis of continuous titanium carbide nanofibers/nanoribbon. Furfuryl alcohol is an efficient trapping agent for singlet oxygen determination in natural waters.

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
Furfuryl alcohol was used in the synthesis of continuous titanium carbide nanofibers/nanoribbon. Furfuryl alcohol is an efficient trapping agent for singlet oxygen determination in natural waters.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep in properly labeled containers. Store at room temperature. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98-00-0
• Molecular Formula: C5H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.101
• MDL Number: MFCD00003252
• InChI Key: XPFVYQJUAUNWIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: furfuryl alcohol, 2-furanmethanol, 2-furylmethanol, 2-furancarbinol, 2-furylcarbinol, furfuranol, 2-furanylmethanol, furfural alcohol, 2-furfuryl alcohol, 5-hydroxymethylfuran
• PubChem CID: 7361
• ChEBI: CHEBI:207496
• IUPAC Name: furan-2-ylmethanol
• SMILES: C1=COC(=C1)CO

• Melting Point: -31°C
• Density: 1.129
• Boiling Point: 170°C to 171°C
• Flash Point: 65°C (149°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Refractive Index: 1.487
• Quantity: 250 g
• UN Number: UN2874
• Beilstein: 106291
• Merck Index: 14,4305
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 98.1
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Furfuryl alcohol

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 3
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic 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.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• 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/.
• P362-Take off contaminated clothing.

RUO – Research Use Only