| Identification | |
| Name: | 2-Furaldehyde |
| Synonyms: | 2-Formyl furan; 2-furanaldehyde; 2-furancarbonal; 2-furancarboxaldehyde; 2-furfural; 2-furylmethanal; alpha-Furfuraldehyde; alpha-furole; artificial ant oil; artificial oil of ants; Fufural; Fural; Furaldehyde; Furfural; Furfuraldehyde; Pyromucic aldehyde; U1199 |
| CAS: | 98-01-1 |
| EINECS: | 202-627-7 |
| Molecular Formula: | C5H4O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 96.08 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C5H4O2/c6-4-5-2-1-3-7-5/h1-4H |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1199 |
| Density: | 1.16 |
| Stability: | Stable. Substances to be avoided include strong bases, strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Flammable. |
| Refractive index: | 1.525-1.527 |
| Water Solubility: | 8.3 g/100 mL |
| Solubility: | 8.3 g/100 mL |
| Appearance: | colourless to reddish-brown oily liquid with almond odour |
| Report: |
NTP Carcinogenesis Studies (gavage); Clear Evidence: mouse NCITR* National Cancer Institute Carcinogenesis Technical Report Series. (Bethesda, MD 20014) No. NTP-TR-382,90, . , Some Evidence: rat NCITR* National Cancer Institute Carcinogenesis Technical Report Series. (Bethesda, MD 20014) No. NTP-TR-382 ,1990. . EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | II |
| Sensitive: | Air Sensitive |
| Color: | very deep brown |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
T:Toxic
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