2,3-DIMETHYLFURAN

CAS NO.：14920-89-9
Empirical Formula: C6H8O
Molecular Weight: 96.13
MDL number: MFCD00153893
EINECS: 626-651-6
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-04-23 13:52:06

What is 2,3-DIMETHYLFURAN?

Chemical properties

clear colorless to light yellow liquid

The Uses of 2,3-DIMETHYLFURAN

2,3-Dimethylfuran may be used in the synthesis of 2,9-dioxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane. Ireland Alcohol was synthesized in from 2,3-dimethylfuran.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 20, p. 1113, 1990 DOI: 10.1080/00397919008052818

General Description

2,3-Dimethylfuran is a methyl substituted furan. The gas-phase rate constant determined by the relative rate method for the reaction of 2,3-dimethylfuran with NO₃ radical was found to be (5.83 ± 0.46)×10^-11 and with OH radical was (12.6 ± 0.4)×10^-11 (in units of cm³ molecule^-1 s^-1). It is reported to be formed by the cyclization of (Z)-3-methylpent-2-en-4-yn-1-ol by various methods.

Properties of 2,3-DIMETHYLFURAN

Melting point:	-62.8°C (estimate)
Boiling point:	42 °C/115 mmHg (lit.)
Density	0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.443(lit.)
Flash point:	30 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
form	clear liquid
Specific Gravity	0.919
color	Colorless to Yellow to Green
Water Solubility	Insoluble in water.
BRN	104572
CAS DataBase Reference	14920-89-9(CAS DataBase Reference)

Safety information for 2,3-DIMETHYLFURAN

Signal word	Danger
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H225:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312:IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.