2-Methylfuran
2- ميثيل الفوران · ۲-متیلفوران · 2-Méthylfurane · 2-メチルフラン · 2-methylfuraan · 2-Metilfurano · 2-Metilfuran · 2-甲基呋喃 · 2-Metilfuran
| CAS | 534-22-5 |
|---|---|
| EC | 248-253-8 |
| UN | 2301 |
| Formula | C5H6O |
| Molar mass | 82.1 g/mol |
| LEL | 1.4 % vol |
| UEL | 9.7 % vol |
| Flash point | -16 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 318 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.83 |
| GHS | Danger · H225, H301, H319, H330, H331, H411 |
2-methylfuran is a member of the class of furans that is furan in which the hydrogen at position 2 is replaced by a methyl group. It has a role as a fuel, a flavouring agent, a hepatotoxic agent, a plant metabolite and a human urinary metabolite. 2-methylfuran appears as a clear colorless liquid with an ethereal odor. Flash point -22 °F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water.