| Identification | |
| Name: | 2-Furancarboxaldehyde,5-(hydroxymethyl)- |
| Synonyms: | 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-furfural;5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furaldehyde;5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furancarbonal;5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furancarboxaldehyde;5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furfural;5-(Hydroxymethyl)-2-furfuraldehyde;5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfural;5-Hydroxymethyl-2-formylfuran;5-Hydroxymethylfuraldehyde;5-Hydroxymethylfuran-2-aldehyde;5-Hydroxymethylfurfuraldehyde;5-Hydroxymethylfurfurol;5-Oxymethylfurfurole;HMF;Hydroxymethylfurfural;Hydroxymethylfurfuralaldehyde;Hydroxymethylfurfuraldehyde;NSC 40738;5-Hydroxymethyl-2furfuraldehyde;5-Hydroxymethylfurfural;2-Furaldehyde,5-(hydroxymethyl)- (8CI);2-Formyl-5-hydroxymethylfuran; |
| CAS: | 67-47-0 |
| EINECS: | 200-654-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight: | 126.11004 |
| InChI: | InChI=1S/C6H6O3/c7-3-5-1-2-6(4-8)9-5/h1-3,8H,4H2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Density: | 1.29 g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Refractive index: | 1.5627 |
| Water Solubility: | highly water-soluble |
| Solubility: | highly water-soluble |
| Appearance: | Beige Coloured Crystalline Solid |
| Specification: | Beige Coloured Crystalline Solid usageEng:An antioxidant Safety Statements:26-36-24/25 26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice 36:Wear suitable protective clothing 24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| HS Code: | 29321900 |
| Sensitive: | Air & Light Sensitive |
| Usage: | In certain dried fruits and caramel products, juces from dried plums. |
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Xi: Irritant
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