2-Methylfuran
CAS: 534-22-5 Chemical Formula:C5H6O Molecular Weight:82.10
Properties
Colorless liquid with the ether odor, can mixed with various organic solvents and slightly soluble in water. It will turn yellow or even black when exposed to sunlight.
Technical Index
Item | Index |
Main content (w%) | ≥99.5 |
Moisture (w%) | ≤0.1 |
Boiling range (℃) | 63~66 |
Refractive index | 1.433 |
Density (g/mL, 25℃) | 0.910~0.920 |
Application
As solvent in solution polymerization, it can also be used to synthesize pentadiene, pentanediol, acetylpropanol and ketones, 2-methyltetrahydrofuran, vitamin B1, chloroquine phosphate, primaquine phosphate, pyrethroid pesticides, essence and perfumes.
Packaging and storage
208L iron drum or tank truck. Stored in a low-temperature, dry and ventilated warehouse, separate from oxidants and acids. Shelf life is 12 months.




