Furfuryl alcohol, 99%

Name: Furfuryl alcohol, 99%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-019204

About Furfuryl alcohol, 99%

Furfuryl alcohol (CAS 98-00-0) is an aroma chemical offered by Vaqora Chemicals (Synthesis grade), specified at 99% purity. Its molecular formula is C5H6O2 and its molecular weight is 98.1 g/mol. Its systematic (IUPAC) name is furan-2-ylmethanol. It is also known as 2-(Hydroxymethyl)furan or 2-furancarbinol.

In its supplied form it is a colourless to amber to yellow liquid. Literature values give a density of 1.131 - 1.133. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include flavour formulation, fragrance compounding, aroma research and organic synthesis. Typical end-use sectors are food and beverage processing and cosmetics and personal care.

Standard pack sizes are 500 mL, 5 L and 240 / 250 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Flavour formulation
Fragrance compounding
Aroma research
Organic synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Furfuryl alcohol, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-019204
CAS Number	98-00-0
IUPAC name	furan-2-ylmethanol
Molecular formula	C₅H₆O₂
Molecular weight	98.1 g/mol
Exact mass	98.0368
Grade	Synthesis
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29321300
InChIKey	XPFVYQJUAUNWIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	C1=COC(=C1)CO
PubChem CID	7361

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to amber to yellow liquid
Density	1.131 - 1.133
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	33.4 Å²
UN number	UN 2874
Synonyms	2-(Hydroxymethyl)furan, 2-furancarbinol, 2-Furanmethanol, 2-Furylmethanol, 2-Furanylmethanol, 2-Furylcarbinol, Furfural alcohol, Furfuralcohol, 2-Furfuryl alcohol, Furfuranol, Furyl alcohol, 2-Hydroxymethylfuran

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Toxic

Health hazard

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed
H312Harmful in contact with skin
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H351Suspected of causing cancer

Precautionary statements: P203, P260, P261, P264, P264 + P265, P270, P271, P280, P301 + P317, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P321, P330, 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 98-00-0

Puriss

Furfuryl alcohol, puriss, 99%+

CAS: 98-00-0
Formula: C₅H₆O₂
MW: 98.1 g/mol

VQ-003824

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Furfuryl alcohol, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Furfuryl alcohol, 99% is 98-00-0. It is also known as 2-(Hydroxymethyl)furan, 2-furancarbinol, 2-Furanmethanol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Furfuryl alcohol, 99%?

Furfuryl alcohol, 99% has the molecular formula C5H6O2 and a molecular weight of 98.1 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is furan-2-ylmethanol.

Which grade and pack sizes of Furfuryl alcohol, 99% can I order?

We supply Furfuryl alcohol, 99% in Synthesis (99%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 240 / 250 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Furfuryl alcohol, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Furfuryl alcohol, 99% 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 Furfuryl alcohol, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Furfuryl alcohol, 99% is classified as hazardous (UN 2874), 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.