Specifications︰
Product name: Furfural Formula C5H4O2 Synonyms 2-furaldehyde, furfuraldehyde Molecular Weight 96.08 UN NO 1199 Appearance Colorless. Amber Almond-like Bitter Liquid
CAS NO 98-01-1 Purity % ≥98.5 Moisture % ≤0.2 Acid (mol/L) ≤0.016 Density (P20)g/ml 1.159-1.161(20/4) Refractive index (D20) 1.524-1.527 hs code 29321200 Auto-Ignition Temperature 315.5 Boiling Point 161.8°C (323.2°F) Melting Point -38.7°C (-37.7°F) Hazard class or division 6.1 Solubility Soluble in cold water, hot water, diethyl ether, acetone. Soluble in chloroform, petroleum ether, benzene, and ethanol Explosion Above flash point, vapor-air mixtures are explosive within flammable limits noted above. Reacts violently with oxidants. Reacts violently with strong acids and bases causing fire and explosion hazards. Sealed containers may rupture when heated. Sensitive to static discharge.
