2-Methylfuran

2-Methylfuran
IUPAC name

2-Methylfuran
Identifiers
CAS number 534-22-5 Y
PubChem 10797
ChemSpider 10340 Y
EC number 208-594-5
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Properties
Molecular formula C5H6O
Molar mass 82.10 g/mol
Appearance Colorless to pale yellow green clear liquid
Density 0.927 g/mL
Boiling point

63.00 - 66.00 °C @ 760.00 mm Hg
Solubility in water 3000 mg/L @ 20 °C
Solubility in ethanol Soluble
Hazards
Main hazards Very flammable, harmful
NFPA 704
3
2
1
Flash point -8.00 °F. TCC (-22.22 °C)
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references

2-Methylfuran is a flammable, water-soluble liquid[1] with a chocolate odor, found naturally in Myrtle and Dutch Lavender[2] used as a FEMA GRAS flavoring substance,[3] with the potential for use in alternative fuels.

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Manufacture

2-methylfuran is an article of commerce (chemical intermediate) and is normally manufactured by catalytic hydrogenolyis of furfuryl alcohol or via a hydrogenation-hydrogenolysis sequence from furfural in the vapor phase.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ Kenneth Barbalace. "Chemical Database - 2-Methylfuran. EnvironmentalChemistry.com. 1995 - 2008. Accessed on-line: 8/26/2008". http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/chemicals/cn/2-Methylfuran.html. Retrieved 2008-08-26. 
  2. ^ Jim Duke. "Dr. Duke's Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases. [Online Database 26 August 2008. 2-METHYL-FURAN"]. http://sun.ars-grin.gov:8080/npgspub/xsql/duke/chemdisp.xsql?chemical=2-METHYL-FURAN. Retrieved 2008-08-26. 
  3. ^ "2-methyl furan". The Good Scents Company.. http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1023171.html. Retrieved 2008-08-26. 
  4. ^ L. W. Burnette, et. al., "Production of 2-Methylfuran by Vapor Phase Hydrogenation of Furfural" Industrial and engineering Chemistry, V40, P502-505 (1948).

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