5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-furoic acid

5-羟基甲基-2-甲基-3-糠酸

Also known as: 5-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-METHYL-3-FUROIC ACID, 2-Methyl-5-hydroxymethyl-furan-(3)-carbonsaeure, 3-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methylfuran-3-carboxylic acid, 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-methyl-furan-3-carbonsaeure, 5-hydroxymethyl-2-methyl-furan-3-carboxylic acid, HMS1779J03

5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-furoic acid (CAS 15341-68-1) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H8O4 and a molecular weight of 156.13600 g/mol. It is also known as 5-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-2-METHYL-3-FUROIC ACID, 2-Methyl-5-hydroxymethyl-furan-(3)-carbonsaeure and 3-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-. Key properties include a boiling point of 335.9ºC at 760mmHg, a density of 1.359g/cm3 and a flash point of 157ºC. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
15341-68-1
Jingsj CID
J-1454372-6
Molecular Formula
C7H8O4
Chinese Name
5-羟基甲基-2-甲基-3-糠酸
Molecular Weight
156.13600 g/mol
Category
Organic Acids
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Boiling Point335.9ºC at 760mmHg
Density1.359g/cm3
Flash Point157ºC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-furoic acid?

The CAS number of 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-furoic acid is 15341-68-1.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-furoic acid?

5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-methyl-3-furoic acid has molecular formula C7H8O4 and molecular weight 156.13600 g/mol.

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