2-Methylfuran(2-MF) CAS 534-22-5
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The product is an important bio-based chemical. It is valued for its high octane rating, making it an ideal candidate for biofuels and a building block for specialty chemicals.
- Bio-Renewable Origin: Primarily derived from biomass, offering a sustainable alternative to petrochemicals.
- Good Energy Density: Possesses a higher energy density compared to ethanol, contributing to better fuel efficiency.
Precursor for - Specialty Chemicals: Used in the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and polymers.
2-Methylfuran Description
Name: 2-Methylfuran (2-MF)
Synonyms: Sylvan / Sylvane
Molecular Formula: C5H6O
Molecular Weight: 82.04
CAS NO.: 534-22-5
Density: 0.91 g/cm³
Boiling point: 63 – 66 ℃
Melting point: -88.7 ℃
Flashing point: -22 ℃
Appearance: Colorless transparent liquid
Solubility: Slightly soluble
Properties: Colorless transparent liquid, flammable, can be decomposed by sodium hydroxide solution, slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents, forms a binary azeotropic mixture with methanol, and forms a ternary azeotropic mixture with methanol and water with an ether-like odor.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in a sealed container. Avoid moisture and humidity. Keep away from oxidizing agents, reducing agents, and strong alkalis.
Safety protection: Toxic. Has an anesthetic effect. The minimum lethal concentration is 6 mg/L. Inhalation of 0.05 mg/L can cause altered reflexes. The maximum permissible concentration in air is 1 mg/m³.
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2-Methylfuran Technical
| Item | Index |
| Appearance | Colorless transparent liquid |
| Purity | 99 Min(GC) |
| Moisture | 0.05% Max |
| Stabilizer | 0.01% hydroquinone |
As a certified 2-Methylfuran & 2-MF factory, we adhere to strict quality protocols, with every batch undergoing rigorous testing to ensure consistent efficacy and safety.
2-Methylfuran Applications
1. Used in the production of drugs such as vitamin B1, chloroquine phosphate, and primaquine phosphate, as well as in the synthesis of pyrethroid pesticides and flavors and fragrances. It is also an excellent solvent.
2. Used as an organic solvent.
3. The product is a raw material for allyl alcohol ketone, an intermediate in the pyrethroids allethrin and praloline. It is also a good solvent.
4. This product is an organic synthesis intermediate used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce vitamin B1, chloroquine phosphate, and primaquine phosphate. It has an anesthetic effect.
5. An organic synthesis intermediate used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce vitamin B1, chloroquine phosphate, and primaquine phosphate.
