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Furfuryl alcohol
Furfuryl alcohol is a colorless to pale yellow liquid used as a chemical intermediate in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It is a versatile reagent in organic synthesis and industrial applications. CAS: 98-00-0, Molecular formula: C5H6O2, Molecular weight: 98.10 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies furfuryl alcohol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Overview
Furfuryl alcohol is a colorless to pale yellow liquid used as a chemical intermediate in resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. It is a versatile reagent in organic synthesis and industrial applications. CAS: 98-00-0, Molecular formula: C5H6O2, Molecular weight: 98.10 g/mol, Storage: Ambient, Signal word: Danger. Molekula supplies furfuryl alcohol from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Colourless to light yellow transparent liquid |
| Water | ≤ 0.3% |
| Acid Value | ≤ 0.01mol/L |
| Assay | ≥ 98.0% |
| Cloud point | ≤ 8.0 °C |
| Residual formaldehyde | ≤ 0.5% |
| Furfural | ≤ 0.7% |
Storage & handling
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage Temperature | Ambient |
| Flash Point | 65 C |
| Transport Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Shelf Life | 24 months |
| Acidity | Acid |
Identification
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 98-00-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.10 |
| SMILES | C1=COC(=C1)CO |
| EC / UN Number | 2874 |
| REACH Code | Y110 |
| TSCA Listed | Yes |
| HTS Code | 29321300 |
| Tariff Code | 2932130090 |
Safety & GHS
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Flammable
GHS02
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Corrosive
GHS05
Hazard statements
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- H312 Harmful in contact with skin
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- H331 Toxic if inhaled
- H335 May cause respiratory irritation
- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary statements
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P301+312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
- P303+361 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse with water/shower
- P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
- P307+311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
For research and industrial use only
Documents
Certificate of Analysis (CoA) by batch
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Pricing & pack sizes
Synonyms
No alternate names recorded for this product.
Frequently asked questions
What is furfuryl alcohol used for?
Furfuryl alcohol is primarily used as a monomer in the production of resins, particularly for foundry binders and specialty coatings.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of furfuryl alcohol?
The chemical formula is C5H6O2 and the molecular weight is 98.10 g/mol.
How should furfuryl alcohol be stored?
Furfuryl alcohol should be stored at ambient temperature, away from light and incompatible materials.
What grade of furfuryl alcohol does Molekula supply?
Molekula supplies furfuryl alcohol in technical grade, suitable for industrial applications.
Can Molekula supply furfuryl alcohol in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply furfuryl alcohol in bulk quantities; please contact our sales team for details.
What documentation comes with a furfuryl alcohol order?
Each order includes a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) with the shipment.
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