Furfuryl Alcohol
TL;DR: Furfuryl Alcohol (CAS 98-00-0) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H6O2 and molecular weight 98.03678 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
furan-2-ylmethanol
Also Known As: FURFURYL ALCOHOL, 2-Furanmethanol, 2-Furylmethanol, furan-2-ylmethanol, 2-Furancarbinol
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C5H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 98.03678 g/mol |
| XLogP | 0.3 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 33.4 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 98.03678 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 7 |
| Complexity | 54.0 |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| Melting Point | -24 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Boiling Point | 338 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) |
| Density | 1.13 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink |
| Flash Point | 167 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4 mmHg at 68 °F ; 1 mmHg at 89.2 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| Refractive Index | Index of refraction = 1.4869 at 20 °C |
| Solubility | greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) |
| SMILES | C1=COC(=C1)CO |
| InChIKey | XPFVYQJUAUNWIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Furfuryl Alcohol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Typical specifications: commercial lots are supplied at ≥97%. CoreyChem supplies Furfuryl Alcohol (CAS 98-00-0) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A heterocyclic building block supplied by CoreyChem, Furfuryl Alcohol (CAS 98-00-0) has the molecular formula C5H6O2 and a molecular weight of 98.04 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.13 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink g/cm³, a solubility: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as FURFURYL ALCOHOL and 2-Furanmethanol.
CoreyChem provides it with COA documentation, and custom synthesis from milligram to multi-kilogram scales is available on request. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Safety Information
H301, H312, H319, H330, H335, H351, H373
Chemical Property Profile of Furfuryl Alcohol
Property Insights of Furfuryl Alcohol
The XLogP value of 0.3 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for Furfuryl Alcohol. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 33.4 Ų, Furfuryl Alcohol exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Furfuryl Alcohol has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Furfuryl Alcohol?
The CAS number of Furfuryl Alcohol is 98-00-0.
What is the molecular formula of Furfuryl Alcohol?
The molecular formula of Furfuryl Alcohol is C5H6O2.
What is the molecular weight of Furfuryl Alcohol?
The molecular weight of Furfuryl Alcohol is 98.03678 g/mol.
What are the applications of Furfuryl Alcohol?
Furfuryl Alcohol is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. Typical specifications: commercial lots are supplied at...
Where can I buy Furfuryl Alcohol?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Furfuryl Alcohol?
Yes, CoreyChem provides custom synthesis services for Furfuryl Alcohol and related compounds. Contact us with your specific requirements including quantity, purity, and timeline.