- 2-Methylfuran
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2-Methylfuran 2-MethylfuranIdentifiers CAS number 534-22-5 PubChem 10797 ChemSpider 10340 EC number 208-594-5 Jmol-3D images Image 1
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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 Flash point -8.00 °F. TCC (-22.22 °C) (verify) (what is: / ?)
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.
See also
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "2-methyl furan". The Good Scents Company.. http://www.thegoodscentscompany.com/data/rw1023171.html. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
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