Furan
CAS Number110-00-9
FormulaC4H4O
Mol. Weight68.07 g/mol
Furan
What is Furan?
Furan is a chemical compound with CAS number 110-00-9 and molecular formula C4H4O. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Furan was used to prepare starting material required for the synthesis of calix[6]pyrrole1. It was used to investigate the kinetics and mechanism of reactions of chlorine atoms with volatile organic compounds2.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
68.07 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥99%
Boiling Point
32 °C/758 mmHg(lit.)
Density
0.936 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Solubility
alcohols: freely soluble
diethyl ether: freely soluble
water: insoluble
Safety Information
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H224-H302 + H332-H315-H341-H350-H373-H412
Precautionary Statements
P201-P210-P273-P281-P308 + P313
Required PPE
Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US)
EC Number
203-727-3
WGK Germany
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