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Catalog Number:
29784
CAS Number:
620-02-0
5-méthylfurfural
Purity:
≥ 99% (GC)
Synonym(s):
5-méthyl-2-furaldéhyde
Hazmat
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Utilisé pour mélanger le café, le chocolat, les noix, le caramel, les épices et pour parfumer les aliments. Utilisé dans la synthèse d'intermédiaires pharmaceutiques.

Synonyms
5-méthyl-2-furaldéhyde
CAS Number
620-02-0
Purity
≥ 99% (GC)
Molecular Formula
C6H6O2
Molecular Weight
110.11
MDL Number
MFCD00003232
PubChem ID
12097
Density
1,107 g/mL à 25 °C
Appearance
Liquide clair, incolore à jaune clair
Boiling Point
187?C
Refractive Index
1.531
Conditions
Conserver à 0-8 °C
General Information
Synonyms
5-méthyl-2-furaldéhyde
CAS Number
620-02-0
Purity
≥ 99% (GC)
Molecular Formula
C6H6O2
Molecular Weight
110.11
MDL Number
MFCD00003232
PubChem ID
12097
Density
1,107 g/mL à 25 °C
Appearance
Liquide clair, incolore à jaune clair
Boiling Point
187?C
Refractive Index
1.531
Conditions
Conserver à 0-8 °C
Properties
Additional property information coming soon!
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Safety and Regulations
Hazmat
Oui
Antibiotic
Non
DEA-regulated
Non
Warnings
-
Applications

5-Methylfurfural is widely utilized in research focused on:

  • Biomass Conversion: This compound serves as a key intermediate in converting biomass into valuable chemicals and fuels, making it essential in the renewable energy sector.
  • Flavoring Agent: It is used in the food industry as a flavoring agent, providing a sweet, caramel-like taste that enhances various products, including baked goods and beverages.
  • Solvent Applications: 5-Methylfurfural acts as a solvent in chemical reactions, particularly in organic synthesis, due to its excellent solvating properties, which can improve reaction yields.
  • Pharmaceuticals: The compound is explored in drug development, where its derivatives may exhibit biological activity, aiding in the creation of new therapeutic agents.
  • Polymer Production: It is utilized in the production of furan-based polymers, which are valued for their thermal stability and biodegradability, making them suitable for sustainable packaging solutions.

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