Description Chemical Properties Uses Preparation References
ChemicalBook > CAS DataBase List > 2-Methylfuran

2-Methylfuran

Description Chemical Properties Uses Preparation References
Product Name
2-Methylfuran
CAS No.
534-22-5
Chemical Name
2-Methylfuran
Synonyms
Methylfuran;MEF;Furan,2-methyl-;2-methylfurane;SILVAN;Sylvan;NSC 3707;NSC 5211;FEMA 4179;-Methylfuran
CBNumber
CB4360487
Molecular Formula
C5H6O
Formula Weight
82.1
MOL File
534-22-5.mol
More
Less

2-Methylfuran Property

Melting point:
-88.7 °C
Boiling point:
63-66 °C (lit.)
Density 
0.91 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor density 
2.8 (vs air)
vapor pressure 
139 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.433(lit.)
FEMA 
4179 | 2-METHYLFURAN
Flash point:
−8 °F
storage temp. 
Store below +30°C.
solubility 
3000mg/l
form 
Liquid
color 
Clear yellow
Odor
at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. ethereal acetone chocolate
Odor Type
chocolate
biological source
synthetic
Water Solubility 
0.3 g/100 mL (20 ºC)
FreezingPoint 
-88.68℃
JECFA Number
1487
BRN 
103733
Stability:
Volatile
InChIKey
VQKFNUFAXTZWDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
LogP
1.79
CAS DataBase Reference
534-22-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
Furan, 2-methyl-(534-22-5)
EPA Substance Registry System
2-Methylfuran (534-22-5)
More
Less

Safety

Hazard Codes 
F,T
Risk Statements 
11-23-23/24/25-2017/11/23
Safety Statements 
16-33-45-7/9-9
RIDADR 
UN 2301 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 
1
RTECS 
LU2625000
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
3
PackingGroup 
II
HS Code 
29321900
Toxicity
LD50 orally in Rabbit: 167 mg/kg
More
Less

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H301Toxic if swalloed

H330Fatal if inhaled

Precautionary statements

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

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

More
Less

N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
8.20798
Product name
2-Methylfuran
Purity
(stabilised) for synthesis
Packaging
250ML
Price
$58.6
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
8.20798
Product name
2-Methylfuran
Purity
(stabilised) for synthesis
Packaging
1L
Price
$177
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
39587
Product name
2-Methylfuran
Purity
analytical standard
Packaging
1ml
Price
$67.2
Updated
2022/05/15
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
39587
Product name
2-Methylfuran
Purity
analytical standard
Packaging
5ml
Price
$306
Updated
2022/05/15
TCI Chemical
Product number
M0226
Product name
2-Methylfuran
Purity
>98.0%(GC)
Packaging
25mL
Price
$21
Updated
2024/03/01
More
Less

2-Methylfuran Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

2-methylfuran is a flammable, water soluble liquid with the potential to be used as an alternative biofuel. It has become very attractive and promising due to the recent breakthrough in its production method through dehydration and hydrogenolysis of fructose or cellulose. This indicates the prospect of industrial mass production of 2-methylfuran and its derivative 2, 5-dimethylfuran. The 2-methylfuran and 2, 5-dimethylfuran have now been considered as a potential choice of alternative fuel pathway for spark ignition (SI) engines because of their similarities to gasoline. Therefore, as an alternative bio-fuels, it presents a potential way to provide sustainable-renewable sources and tackle the severe issue of fossil fuel depletion and global warming.

Chemical Properties

2-Methylfuran is a flammable, water-soluble liquid with a chocolate odor, found naturally in Myrtle and Dutch Lavender used as a FEMA GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) flavoring substance, with the potential for use in alternative fuels. 2-Methylfuran is expected to gain traction in the near future as it is primarily used in pharmaceuticals industry. It is a light yellowish green volatile organic compound with an ethereal odor and is also known as sylvan. 2-Methylfuran changes its shading to black or yellow when exposed to sunlight. It is highly flammable and hence is stored in a ventilated, cool dry place far from heat & fire.

Uses

2-Methylfuran is widely used in manufacturing of drugs like atropine, sodium acetate, furadantine, anisodamine and thiamine furan. In pharmaceuticals industry, synthesis of vitamin B1 is done using 2-Methylfuran. It is less dense than water but its vapors are heavier when contrastedwith air. 2-Methylfuran also finds application as a tool for screening of lung cancer and production of anti-malarial drug like chloroquine. It is also used to produce methyl furfural, aliphatic compounds and sulfur and nitrogen heterocycles. Moreover, 2-Methylfuran is also used for making pesticides, flavors or fragrances and has narcotic effect.

Preparation

2-Methylfuran is an article of commerce (chemical intermediate) and is normally manufactured by catalytic hydrogenolysis of furfural alcohol or via a hydrogenation-hydrogenolysis sequence from furfural in the vapor phase.

References

Wang, Chongming, et al. "Combustion characteristics and emissions of 2-methylfuran compared to 2, 5-dimethylfuran, gasoline and ethanol in a DISI engine." Fuel 103 (2013): 200-211.
Ma, Xiao, et al. "Laminar burning characteristics of 2-methylfuran and isooctane blend fuels." Fuel 116 (2014): 281-291.

Chemical Properties

2-Methylfuran is a cyclic diene possessing ether-like properties. It is highly reactive with many inorganic and organic compounds yielding a variety of new derivatives which await exploration for the development of commercial applications.

Chemical Properties

Colorless liquid; spicy, smoky aroma

Occurrence

Reported found in cooked beef, bread, butter, chicken, cocoa, coffee, currant, mint, tea and tomato.

Uses

2-Methylfuran may be used in the synthesis of exo-cis-1-methyl-7-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene-2,3-dicarboxylic anhydride via Diels-Alder reaction with maleic anhydride.

Uses

2-Methylfuran is a volatile organic compound (VOCs) used as a potential non-intrusive tool for screening of lung cancer.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-methylfuran is a member of the class of furans that is furan in which the hydrogen at position 2 is replaced by a methyl group. It has a role as a human urinary metabolite, a hepatotoxic agent, a fuel, a flavouring agent and a plant metabolite. It is a member of furans and a volatile organic compound.

Aroma threshold values

Medium strength odor, chocolate type; recommend smelling in a 1.00% solution or less

General Description

A clear colorless liquid with an ethereal odor. Flash point -22°F. Less dense than water and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable. Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

2-Methylfuran is incompatible with strong acids and strong bases. May react vigorously with oxidizing materials .

Hazard

Highly flammable, dangerous fire andexplosion risk. Irritant.

Health Hazard

Inhalation or contact with material may irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Safety Profile

Poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by inhalation. An eye irritant. Mutation data reported. Very dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. To fight fire, use CO2, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Purification Methods

Wash it with acidified saturated ferrous sulfate solution (to remove peroxides), separate, dry with CaSO4 or CaCl2, and fractionally distil it from KOH immediately before use. To reduce the possibility of spontaneous polymerisation, addition of about one-third of its volume of heavy mineral oil to 2-methylfuran prior to distillation has been recommended. [Beilstein 17 H 36, 17 I 18, 17 II 39, 17 III/IV 265.]

More
Less

2-Methylfuran Suppliers

Shanghai zhiping biology science and technology co., ltd
Tel
13621780388
Email
494972302@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
37
Advantage
58
Jiangsu Qingquan Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
0571-86589382 57186589381
Fax
0571-86589383
Email
sales@qqpharm.com
Country
China
ProdList
99
Advantage
71
Meryer (Shanghai) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-61259108 18621169109
Fax
86-21-61259102
Email
market03@meryer.com
Country
China
ProdList
40228
Advantage
62
3B Pharmachem (Wuhan) International Co.,Ltd.
Tel
821-50328103-801 18930552037
Fax
86-21-50328109
Email
3bsc@sina.com
Country
China
ProdList
15839
Advantage
69
Alfa Aesar
Tel
400-6106006
Fax
021-67582001/03/05
Email
saleschina@alfa-asia.com
Country
China
ProdList
30123
Advantage
84
TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-67121386
Fax
021-67121385
Email
Sales-CN@TCIchemicals.com
Country
China
ProdList
24529
Advantage
81
Energy Chemical
Tel
021-021-58432009 400-005-6266
Fax
021-58436166
Email
sales8178@energy-chemical.com
Country
China
ProdList
44733
Advantage
61
Capot Chemical Co., Ltd
Tel
+86 (0) 571 85 58 67 18
Fax
0086-571-85864795
Email
sales@capotchem.com
Country
China
ProdList
18207
Advantage
66
Shanghai Hanhong Scientific Co.,Ltd.
Tel
021-54306202 13764082696
Email
info@hanhongsci.com
Country
China
ProdList
42958
Advantage
64
Chemsky(shanghai)International Co.,Ltd.
Tel
021-50135380
Email
shchemsky@sina.com
Country
China
ProdList
32321
Advantage
50
Shandong Xiya Chemical Co., Ltd
Tel
4009903999 13355009207
Fax
0539-6365991
Email
3007715519@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
18736
Advantage
57
Syntechem Co.,Ltd
Tel
Fax
E-Mail Inquiry
Email
info@syntechem.com
Country
China
ProdList
12984
Advantage
57
Sichuan Kulinan Technology Co., Ltd
Tel
400-1166-196 18981987031
Fax
028-84555506 800101999
Email
cdhxsj@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
11707
Advantage
57
China Langchem Inc.
Tel
0086-21-58956006
Fax
0086-21-58956100
Country
China
ProdList
7811
Advantage
57
Tianjin heowns Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
400 638 7771
Email
sales@heowns.com
Country
China
ProdList
14435
Advantage
57
Sinopharm Chemical Reagent Co,Ltd.
Tel
86-21-63210123
Fax
86-21-63290778 86-21-63218885
Email
sj_scrc@sinopharm.com
Country
China
ProdList
9815
Advantage
79
Maya High Purity Chemicals
Tel
+86 (573) 82222445 (0)18006601000 452520369
Fax
+86 (573) 82222643
Email
sales@maya-r.com
Country
China
ProdList
11707
Advantage
57
Spectrum Chemical Manufacturing Corp.
Tel
021-021-021-67601398-809-809-809 15221380277
Fax
021-57711696
Email
marketing_china@spectrumchemical.com
Country
China
ProdList
9658
Advantage
60
Chengdu Ai Keda Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
4008-755-333 18080918076
Fax
028-86757656
Email
800078821@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
9718
Advantage
55
Shanghai civi chemical technology co.,Ltd
Tel
86-21-34053660
Fax
86-21-34053661
Email
sale@labgogo.com
Country
China
ProdList
9865
Advantage
52
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Tel
800-810-5118
Fax
+86-10-84193589
Email
cnchemical@thermofisher.com
Country
China
ProdList
17770
Advantage
75
Beijing innoChem Science & Technology Co.,Ltd.
Tel
400-810-7969 010-59572699
Fax
010-59572688
Email
ningzi.li@inno-chem.com.cn
Country
China
ProdList
6134
Advantage
55
9ding chemical ( Shanghai) Limited
Tel
4009209199
Fax
86-021-52271987
Email
sales@9dingchem.com
Country
China
ProdList
22514
Advantage
55
Simagchem Corp.
Tel
86 592 2680277
Fax
0086 592 2680237
Email
sale@simagchem.com
Country
China
ProdList
430
Advantage
55
Shanghai Aladdin Bio-Chem Technology Co.,LTD
Tel
400-6206333 1316706386
Fax
021-50323701
Email
anhua.mao@aladdin-e.com
Country
China
ProdList
25003
Advantage
65
The future of Shanghai Industrial Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-61552785
Fax
021-55660885
Email
sales@shshiji.com
Country
China
ProdList
9545
Advantage
55
Shanghai Yolne Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-62960152
Fax
021-52212593
Email
934678158@qq.com
Country
China
ProdList
9899
Advantage
55
Wuxi Zhangkun Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
+86 0510-85629785
Fax
+86 0510-85625359
Country
China
ProdList
2327
Advantage
58
Quzhou Juhua Friendship Co., Ltd
Tel
0570-3066667
Fax
0570-3063388
Country
China
ProdList
3930
Advantage
58
Beijing Universal Century Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
400-8706899
Fax
400-8706899
Email
hysj_bj.com
Country
China
ProdList
3583
Advantage
55
Huainan Kedi Chemical Factory
Tel
0554-2106669
Fax
0554-2666215
Email
sales1@kedichem.com
Country
China
ProdList
4924
Advantage
55
RiZhao LiDeShi Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
010-51268198
Fax
010-63833209
Email
leadershipchem@126.com
Country
China
ProdList
2546
Advantage
58
Mei Lan Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-58958189
Fax
021-58957967
Email
wouchina@126.com
Country
China
ProdList
2666
Advantage
55
Shanghai ideal Industrial Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-58957966 18930537195
Fax
021-60899437
Email
wouchina@126.com
Country
China
ProdList
3027
Advantage
58
Chengdu HuaXia Chemical Reagent Co. Ltd
Tel
400-1166-196 13458535857
Fax
QQ:800101999
Email
cdhxsj@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
13350
Advantage
58
GuangTuo Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-60899189-8001 18918189673
Fax
021-60899304
Email
gtchem@126.com
Country
China
ProdList
2656
Advantage
58
Wuxi Zhongkun Biochemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
0510-85629785 18013409632
Fax
051085625359
Email
sales@reading-chemicals.com
Country
China
ProdList
15178
Advantage
58
Shanghai Aspire Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-61317773
Fax
021-61486878
Email
sales@aspirebio.com
Country
China
ProdList
2880
Advantage
58
Credit-Chem Co., Ltd.
Tel
400-821-5857 021-64326257
Fax
021-64393586 QQ;2798200800
Email
credit-chem@foxmail.com
Country
China
ProdList
5219
Advantage
58
Wuhan Dahua Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Tel
027-59262863 13277907145 3091977954
Fax
027-59420980
Country
China
ProdList
4943
Advantage
58
Shanghai Macklin Biochemical Co.,Ltd.
Tel
15221275939
Fax
021-50706099
Email
shenlinxing@macklin.cn
Country
China
ProdList
16166
Advantage
55
SHANGHAI BANGCHENG CHEMICAL Co.,Ltd.
Tel
021-69106960 13701823733
Fax
021-69106780
Email
13701823733@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
4773
Advantage
60
Shanghai Song Yuan Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
010-1234567 18521000990
Fax
86-021-33275113
Email
sonyuanchemical@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
6479
Advantage
50
Shanghai YouPeng Chemical Co. Ltd.
Tel
021-69005955 13701776567
Fax
021-69005775
Email
youpengchem@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
4295
Advantage
56
Shanghai TongYuan Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-021-69182866 13701855675
Fax
021-69182022
Email
tongyuanchem@126.com
Country
China
ProdList
4322
Advantage
58
Shanghai Kaisai Chemical Co., Ltd
Tel
021-33516722 13701817765
Fax
021-33516776
Email
kaisaichem@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
4743
Advantage
58
Shanghai LanRun Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-69515658 ; 69515628 13701998368
Fax
021-69515998
Email
longrunchem@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
3912
Advantage
50
Shanghai Rolead Chemical Technology Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-69992220 13701886816
Fax
021-69992237
Email
roleadchem@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
4750
Advantage
50
Shanghai Kangtuo Chemical Co., Ltd.
Tel
021-69185552 13701777608
Fax
021-69186006
Email
kangtuochem@163.com
Country
China
ProdList
4360
Advantage
55
Sigma-Aldrich
Tel
021-61415566 800-8193336
Email
orderCN@merckgroup.com
Country
China
ProdList
51456
Advantage
80
More
Less

View Lastest Price from 2-Methylfuran manufacturers

Hebei Mujin Biotechnology Co.,Ltd
Product
2-Methylfuran 534-22-5
Price
US $0.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
1000tons
Release date
2023-08-14
Hebei Yanxi Chemical Co., Ltd.
Product
2-Methylfuran 534-22-5
Price
US $10.00-2.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
0.99
Supply Ability
20 tons
Release date
2023-11-29
Hebei Chuanghai Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Product
2-Methylfuran 534-22-5
Price
US $10.00/KG
Min. Order
1KG
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
10 mt
Release date
2024-11-20

534-22-5, 2-MethylfuranRelated Search:


  • Sylvan
  • SILVAN
  • 2-methyl-fura
  • 2-methylfurane
  • 2-methyloxole
  • Furan,2-methyl-
  • Methylfuran
  • -Methylfuran
  • MEF
  • FEMA 4179
  • 5-METHYLFURAN
  • ALPHA-METHYLFURAN
  • 2-METHYLFURAN
  • 2-Methylfuran,stabilized with 0.01% hydroquinone
  • 2-METHYLFURAN 98+%
  • 2-Methylfuran, stabilized, 99%
  • 2-Methylfuran, 99%, stabilized
  • 2-Methylfuran, stab. with 150-400ppm BHT
  • α-Methylfurfuran
  • 2-METHYLFURAN, 98+%, STAB. WITH 150-400PPM BHT
  • 2-Methylfuran, stabilized, 99% 1LT
  • 2-Methylfuran, stabilized, 99% 5ML
  • NSC 3707
  • NSC 5211
  • 2-Methylfuran, 98+%, stab.
  • 2-Methylfuran contains 200-400 BHT as stabilizer, 99%
  • 2-Methylfuran&gt
  • 2-METHYLFURAN FOR SYNTHESIS 1 L
  • 2-METHYLFURAN FOR SYNTHESIS 250 ML
  • 2-MethChemicalbookylfuran
  • 2-Methylfuran, ≥ 98.0%
  • 2-Methylfuran in methanol
  • 534-22-5
  • -OCHCHCHCCH3
  • C4H3OCH3
  • CH3C4H3O
  • C5H6D3O
  • Building Blocks
  • Heterocyclic Building Blocks
  • Furans
  • Furan
  • Intermediate
  • Isotope Labeled Compounds