2-Furanaldehyde Property

Melting point:

-38.7 °C

Boiling point:

18.5 °C(Press: 1.0 Torr)

Density 

1.1563 g/cm3(Temp: 25 °C)

Safety

RIDADR 

1199

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

II

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H301Toxic if swalloed

H312Harmful in contact with skin

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H330Fatal if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

2-Furanaldehyde Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Furfural is an aldehyde that is furan with the hydrogen at position 2 substituted by a formyl group. It has a role as a Maillard reaction product and a metabolite. It is a member of furans and an aldehyde. It is functionally related to a furan.