Furfuryl alcohol
CAS: 98-00-0 Chemical Formula：C5H6O2 Molecular Weight：98.10
Properties
Light yellow liquid with bitter almond flavor, can mix with water, insoluble in petroleum hydrocarbons. It will turn brown or dark red when exposed to sunlight or air. Flammable, prone to aggregation and violent reactions when exposed to acid, forming resin that is not melted easily .
Technical Index
Item | Index |
Content (w%) | ≥98 |
Moisture (w%) | ≤0.3 |
Residual aldehyde (w%) | ≤0.7 |
Acid content (mol/L) | ≤0.01 |
Specific gravity（20/4℃） | 1.13 |
Refractive index | 1.485 ~1.488 |
Cloud point (℃) | 10 |
Application
As one of the raw materials for organic synthesis, it can be used to produce levulinic acid, furan resin with various properties, furfuryl alcohol-urea resin and phenolic resin. The cold resistance of plasticizers made from it is better than that of Butanol and Octanol esters. It is also good solvents for furan resins, varnishes, and pigments, and rocket fuels. In addition, it is also used in synthetic fibers, rubber, pesticides and foundry industries.
Packaging and storage
208L iron drums or tank trucks. Stored in a low-temperature, dry and ventilated place. Tinder is strictly prohibited. Do not store with strong acidic, oxidizing chemicals and food. Shelf life is 12 months.
