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2-Methylfuran Structure

2-Methylfuran

Chemical Properties

Melting point -88.7 °C
Boiling point 63-66 °C (lit.)
Density  0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density  2.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure  139 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.433(lit.)
FEMA  4179 | 2-METHYLFURAN
Flash point −8 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  3000mg/l
form  Liquid
color  Clear yellow
Odor at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. ethereal acetone chocolate
Odor Type chocolate
Water Solubility  0.3 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
FreezingPoint  -88.68℃
JECFA Number 1487
BRN  103733
Stability Volatile
InChIKey VQKFNUFAXTZWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP 1.79
CAS DataBase Reference 534-22-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Furan, 2-methyl-(534-22-5)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Methylfuran (534-22-5)

Safety Information

Hazard Codes  F,T
Risk Statements  11-23-23/24/25-2017/11/23
Safety Statements  16-33-45-7/9-9
RIDADR  UN 2301 3/PG 2
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  LU2625000
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29321900
Toxicity LD50 orally in Rabbit: 167 mg/kg

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