2-Furancarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester, is the flavors and fragrance compound. It can also be used as a starting material in the synthesis of 4-Amino-2-furancarboxylic Acid.
| Name | Methyl 2-furoate | EINECS | 210-254-6 |
| CAS No. | 611-13-2 | Density | 1.145 g/cm3 |
| PSA | 39.44000 | LogP | 1.06620 |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water | Melting Point | 36oC
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| Formula | C6H6O3 | Boiling Point | 181.3 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Molecular Weight | 126.112 | Flash Point | 58.6 °C |
| Transport Information | UN 2810 6.1/PG 3 | Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
Appearance and properties: colorless to light yellow liquid
Density: 1.179 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Boiling point: 181 °C(lit.)
Melting point: 36ºC
Flash point: 164 °F
Refractive index: n20/D 1.487(lit.)
Water solubility: slightly soluble
Storage conditions: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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