Description
The change of Colour due to oxidation during storage does not affect most applications. A colorless product is only available directly after distillation.
2-Furaldehyde, Furan-2-carboxaldehyde ; FURFURAL
| CAS | 98-01-1 |
| Molecular Formula | C5H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 96.09 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Liquid | Colour | Colorless to brown |
| Odour | Almond odor | Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | -36 °C |
| Auto-Ignition Temperature [°C] | 316°C | Flash Point [°C] | 60 °C |
| Boiling Point [°C] | 162 °C | Vapour Pressure [20°C] | 2.3 hPa at 20 °C |
| Vapour Density | 3.32 | Density [g/cm3] | 1.16 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Soluble | Partition Coefficient Log POW Octanol / Water at 20°C | 0.41 |
| Explosion Limits – Upper [%] | 19.30% | Explosion Limits -Lower [%] | 2.10% |
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | *Colorless to brownish oily liquid | Purity (By Gc) | Min 98.0% |
| Density (D20°C/4°C) | 1.158 – 1.160 | *The Change of Colour Due To Oxidation During Storage Does Not Affect Most Applications | – |
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | 1199 | DG Class | 6.1,3 |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS06, GHS08 |
| Signal Word | Danger |
| Hazard Statement | H301-H312-H315-H319-H331-H335-H351 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P280-P301 + P310-P305 + P351 + P338-P311 |















