1-(2-FURYL)ETHAN-1-OL

Synonym(s):(±)-α-Methylfuran-2-methanol;(±)-2-Furyl methyl carbinol

CAS NO.：4208-64-4
Empirical Formula: C6H8O2
Molecular Weight: 112.13
MDL number: MFCD00077775
EINECS: 224-130-4
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-08-08 18:06:34

What is 1-(2-FURYL)ETHAN-1-OL?

Chemical properties

Clear colorless to light yellow liquid

The Uses of 1-(2-FURYL)ETHAN-1-OL

1-(2-Furyl)ethanol is an intermediate in the synthesis of 2H-Furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one derivatives of their germination-promoting activity.

The Uses of 1-(2-FURYL)ETHAN-1-OL

(±)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol (Racemic 1-(2-furyl)ethanol) may be used in the synthesis of 1-acetoxy-1-[2-furyl]ethan.

General Description

(±)-1-(2-Furyl)ethanol [(±)-2-Furyl methyl carbinol] is a furan derivative. The synthesis of 4-hydroxy-2-methylcyclopent-2-en-1-one from 2-furyl methyl carbinol has been reported.

Properties of 1-(2-FURYL)ETHAN-1-OL

Melting point:	73-74℃
Boiling point:	167-170 °C
Density	1.078 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.479
Flash point:	35℃
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Soluble), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
pka	14.09±0.20(Predicted)
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to light yellow
BRN	107814
CAS DataBase Reference	4208-64-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Furanmethanol, .alpha.-methyl- (4208-64-4)

Safety information for 1-(2-FURYL)ETHAN-1-OL

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.