Furfural Alcohol

Description

Furfural Alcohol · CAS 93793-62-5 · C5H6O2. UNII D582054MUH. Boiling Point: 338 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 171 °C; Boiling Point: 170 °C.

Identification

CAS Registry Number	93793-62-5
PubChem CID	7361
Molecular formula	C5H6O2
IUPAC name	furan-2-ylmethanol
UNII (FDA)	D582054MUH
FEMA number	2491
JECFA number	451

Computed Descriptors

Molecular Weight	98.10
XLogP3	0.3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count	1
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count	2
Rotatable Bond Count	1
Exact Mass	98.036779430
Monoisotopic Mass	98.036779430
Topological Polar Surface Area	33.4
Heavy Atom Count	7
Formal Charge	0

Physical & Chemical Properties

Boiling Point	338 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	171 °C
Boiling Point	170 °C
Boiling Point	169-171 °C
Boiling Point	338 °F
Boiling Point	171 °C @760 [mm Hg]
Melting Point	-24 °F (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-14.6 °C
Melting Point	-31 °C
Melting Point	-24 °F

Physical description & handling notes

• Furfuryl alcohol appears as a clear colorless liquid. Flash point 167 °F. Boiling point 171 °F. Denser than water. Contact may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes. May be toxic by ingestion and skin contact and moderately toxic by inhalation.
• Liquid
• Colorless to amber liquid with a faint, burning odor. [Note: Darkens on exposure to light.]; [NIOSH]
• COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. TURNS RED OR BROWN ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT AND AIR.
• Colourless or pale yellowish liquid, mild, warm oily, "burnt" odour
• Colorless to amber liquid with a faint, burning odor.

Regulatory Status

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Burnt, Caramel, Cooked

GHS Hazard Classification

Reported hazard statements	H302, H312, H319, H331, H335, H351, H373, H301 (16.6%)

Documented Uses

• Used as a solvent and as an intermediate in the manufacturing of resins and wetting agents; [Merck Index # 4305] Used as a solvent for tanning agents, dyes, and resins; also used in sealants, cements, and furan and urea-formaldehyde polymers; [HSDB] The most important use is in making poly(furfuryl alcohol) resins to bind sand-based cores and molds in foundries and to produce plastics, cements, mortars, binders, and adhesives. Resins made from furfuryl alcohol are chemical-resistant and nonburning. [ACGIH]
• Molding and Core Making [Category: Foundry]
• Working with Glues and Adhesives [Category: Other]
• Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
• Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry]
• As a solvent for cellulose ethers & esters, ester gum, dyes, coumarone & natural resins; in mfr of phenolic resins & dark-colored thermosetting resins; liq propellant.

Synonyms

FURFURYL ALCOHOL; 98-00-0; 2-Furanmethanol; 2-Furylmethanol; furan-2-ylmethanol; 2-Furancarbinol; 2-Furanylmethanol; 2-Furylcarbinol; Furfural alcohol; Furfuralcohol; 2-Furfuryl alcohol; Furfuranol; Furyl alcohol; 2-Hydroxymethylfuran; 5-Hydroxymethylfuran; Furylcarbinol

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the CAS number and molecular formula of Furfural Alcohol?

CAS 93793-62-5; molecular formula C5H6O2; molecular weight — g/mol.

What other names is Furfural Alcohol known by?

FURFURYL ALCOHOL, 98-00-0, 2-Furanmethanol, 2-Furylmethanol, furan-2-ylmethanol, 2-Furancarbinol.

What is the regulatory status of Furfural Alcohol?

Documented regulatory listings: EU Flavoring substances; FDA Substance added to food: FLAVOR ENHANCER, FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT; FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR: FCS.

Is Furfural Alcohol classified as hazardous?

Hazard statements reported: H302, H312, H319, H331, H335.

What are the key physical properties of Furfural Alcohol?

Boiling Point: 338 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992); Boiling Point: 171 °C; Boiling Point: 170 °C; Boiling Point: 169-171 °C.

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