2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one

Name: 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-051768

About 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one

Listed under CAS 591-11-7, 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one is an ester available from Vaqora Chemicals. Its molecular formula is C5H6O2 and its molecular weight is 98.1 g/mol. Common synonyms include 5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone and 5-Methylfuran-2(5H)-one.

Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g and 5 g, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide. A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and technical specifications are available on request. Custom pack sizes, bulk quantities and specific analytical data can be arranged on request.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one
Catalogue No.	VQ-051768
CAS Number	591-11-7
IUPAC name	2-methyl-2H-furan-5-one
Molecular formula	C₅H₆O₂
Molecular weight	98.1 g/mol
Exact mass	98.0368
InChIKey	BGLUXFNVVSVEET-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC1C=CC(=O)O1
PubChem CID	11558

Physical properties
Physical form	Other
LogP (XLogP3)	0.6
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	26.3 Å²
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone, 5-Methylfuran-2(5H)-one, beta-Angelica lactone, 2-Penten-4-olide, Angelica lactone, beta-angelicalactone, 4-Hydroxy-2-pentenoic acid gamma-lactone, alpha,beta-Angelica lactone, delta1-Angelica lactone, .beta.-Angelica lactone, .alpha.,.beta.-Angelica lactone, .DELTA.1-Angelica lactone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H227Combustible liquid
H315Causes skin irritation
H317May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P210, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P272, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P333 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P370 + P378, P403, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one?

The CAS Registry Number of 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one is 591-11-7. It is also known as 5-Methyl-2(5H)-furanone, 5-Methylfuran-2(5H)-one, beta-Angelica lactone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one?

2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one has the molecular formula C5H6O2 and a molecular weight of 98.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2-methyl-2H-furan-5-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one can I order?

We supply 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one, in 100 mg, 250 mg, 1 g, 5 g packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one?

Yes. Every lot of 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one be shipped internationally?

Yes. 2-Methyl-2H-furan-5-one is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.