Furfural / 2.5 L
Safety Information
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Properties
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Flash Point (C) | 58 °C - closed cup |
| Flash Point (F) | 136.4 °F - closed cup |
| Vapor Density | 3.31 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 13.5 mmHg ( 55 °C) |
| Boiling Point | 162 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | −36 °C (lit.) |
Product Description
2-Furaldehyde, also known as furfural, is an organic compound derived from pentose sugars found in biomass. It is a colorless or yellowish liquid with a characteristic odor, commonly used as a solvent, flavoring agent, and precursor in the production of various chemicals.
Application:
2-Furaldehyde is widely employed in the synthesis of furan derivatives, which are used as solvents, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural chemicals. It is also utilized in the production of resins, flavoring agents, and biofuels.
Articles:
-Short communication: Determination of potential 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde and 2-furaldehyde compounds in follow-on milks and infant formulas using the high-performance liquid chromatography method
Publication Date: Available online 28 November 2014
B. Er Demirhan, B. Demirhan, C. Sönmez, H. Torul, U. Tamer, G. Yentür
https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2014-8761
- The impact of sulphur dioxide and oxygen on the behaviour of 2-furaldehyde in beer: an industrial approach
Publication Date: 28 February 2006
José Ricardo Carneiro, Luis Ferreira Guido, Paulo José Almeida, José António Rodrigues, Aquiles Araújo Barros
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2621.2005.01104.x
- High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Determination of 2-Furaldehyde and 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde in Fruit Juices
Publication Date: 01 December 1997
F. Lo Coco, V. Novelli, C. Valentini, L. Ceccon