Furfural
Furfurale · Фурфурол · فورفورال · Furfurol · Φουρφουράλη · فورفورال · פורפורל · फरफुरल · Furfurol · フルフラール · Фурфурол · 푸르푸랄
| CAS | 98-01-1 |
|---|---|
| EC | 202-627-7 |
| UN | 1199 |
| Formula | C5H4O2 |
| Molar mass | 96.08 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.1 % vol |
| UEL | 19.3 % vol |
| Flash point | 60 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 316 °C |
| Temperature class | T2 |
| Gas group | IIB |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 3.32 |
| GHS | Danger · H301, H312, H315, H319, H331, H335, H351 |
Furfural is an aldehyde that is furan with the hydrogen at position 2 substituted by a formyl group. It has a role as a metabolite and a Maillard reaction product. Furfural appears as colorless or reddish-brown mobile liquids with a penetrating odor. Flash points 140 °F. Denser than water and soluble in water.