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5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde, 97%
Description
5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde is used as an intermediate of OMBF (5,5'-oxydimethylenebis(2- furfural)), crown ethers. It is used in organic synthesis to prepare dialdehydes, glycols, ethers, amino alcohols and acetals. It acts as an antioxidant found in some fruit juices and caramel products.
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5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furaldehyde is used as an intermediate of OMBF (5,5′-oxydimethylenebis(2- furfural)), crown ethers. It is used in organic synthesis to prepare dialdehydes, glycols, ethers, amino alcohols and acetals. It acts as an antioxidant found in some fruit juices and caramel products.
Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ethyl acetate, acetone, dimethylformamide, benzene, ether and chloroform.
Notes
Air and light sensitive. Keep the container tightly closed. Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | 32°C to 35°C |
| Density | 1.206 |
| Boiling Point | 114°C to 116°C (1 mmHg) |
| Flash Point | 79°C (174°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.562 |
| Quantity | 25 g |
| Beilstein | 110889 |
| Sensitivity | Air and light sensitive |
| Merck Index | 14,4832 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water,alcohol,ethyl acetate,acetone,dimethylformamide,benzene,ether and chloroform. |
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