Furfural, 98%

Name: Furfural, 98%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-012413

About Furfural, 98%

Listed under CAS 98-01-1, Furfural is an oxygen heterocycle available from Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade, specified at 98% purity. Its molecular formula is C5H4O2 and its molecular weight is 96.08 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is furan-2-carbaldehyde. It is also known as 2-Furaldehyde or Furan-2-carboxaldehyde.

It is supplied as a liquid colourless to brownish oily. Key physical data: a melting point of -36 °C and a density of 1.158 - 1.162 g. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. It carries the GHS signal word “Danger” with 7 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span fuels and lubricants and organic synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and oil, gas and petrochemicals.

Available in 500 mL, 5 L and 240 kg packs, Furfural is dispatched with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) to destinations worldwide.

Typical applications

Fuels & lubricants
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Furfural, 98%
Catalogue No.	VQ-012413
CAS Number	98-01-1
IUPAC name	furan-2-carbaldehyde
Molecular formula	C₅H₄O₂
Molecular weight	96.08 g/mol
Exact mass	96.0211
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	98%
HSN code	29321200
InChIKey	HYBBIBNJHNGZAN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=COC(=C1)C=O
PubChem CID	7362

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid colourless to brownish oily
Melting point	-36 °C
Density	1.158 - 1.162 g
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	30.2 Å²
UN number	UN 1199
Synonyms	2-Furaldehyde, Furan-2-carboxaldehyde, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 2-Formylfuran, Fural, 2-Furanaldehyde, 2-Furancarbonal, 2-Furfuraldehyde, 2-Furfural, Furol, Furancarbonal, Pyromucic aldehyde

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P316, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, 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

Other grades of CAS 98-01-1

AR

Furfural, GR 99%+

CAS: 98-01-1
Formula: C₅H₄O₂
MW: 96.08 g/mol

VQ-012414

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Furfural, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of Furfural, 98% is 98-01-1. It is also known as 2-Furaldehyde, Furan-2-carboxaldehyde, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Furfural, 98%?

Furfural, 98% has the molecular formula C5H4O2 and a molecular weight of 96.08 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is furan-2-carbaldehyde.

Which grade and pack sizes of Furfural, 98% can I order?

We supply Furfural, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 240 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Furfural, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of Furfural, 98% 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 Furfural, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Furfural, 98% is classified as hazardous (UN 1199), 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.