2-Methylfuran
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| 2-Methylfuran | |
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2-Methylfuran |
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| CAS number | 534-22-5  |
| PubChem | 10797 |
| ChemSpider | 10340 |
| EC number | 208-594-5 |
| Jmol-3D images | Image 1 Image 2 |
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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 |
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| 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) |
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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.
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[edit] Manufacture
2-methylfuran is an article of commerce (chemical intermediate) and is normally manufactured by catalytic hydrogenolyis of furfuryl alcohol or via a hydrogenation-hydrogenolysis sequence from furfural in the vapor phase.[4]
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[edit] 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.
- ^ L. W. Burnette, et. al., "Production of 2-Methylfuran by Vapor Phase Hydrogenation of Furfural" Industrial and engineering Chemistry, V40, P502-505 (1948).
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