einecsno.202-626-1
formula c5h6o2
molwt.98.10
h.s.code 2932.13
toxicity oral rat ld50: 177 mg/kg
synonyms 2-furylmethanol; 2-hydroxymethylfuran; 2-furancarbinol;
physical and chemical properties
physical state colorless to pale yellow liquid turning red in air, mild alcohol or ether-like odor
melting point-31 c
boiling point 171 c
specific gravity 1.129
solubility in watermiscible
vapor density3.37
flash point 75 c
stability stable under ordinary conditions