Furfural
Also known as: 2-Furaldehyde, 2-Furanaldehyd, 2-Furanaldehyde, 2-Furancarbonal, 2-Furancarbothioic acid,O-ethyl ester, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde (furfural), 2-Furanecarbaldéhyde, 2-Furankarbaldehyd, 2-Furfural, 2-Furfuraldehyde, 2-Furil-metanale, 2-formylofuran, 2-furanaldehyde, 2-furfural, EINECS 202-627-7, Furaldehyde, Furan-2-carbaldehyde, Furan-2-thiocarbonsaeure-O-ethylester, Furfuraldehyde
Furfural (CAS 98-01-1) is a compound in the Organic Compounds category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H4O2 and a molecular weight of 96.084 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −36 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 161.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 58.3±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H331 — Toxic if inhaled and H312 — Harmful in contact with skin. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 98-01-1
- Jingsj CID
- J-24195-1
- Molecular Formula
- C5H4O2
- Molecular Weight
- 96.084 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Compounds
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −36 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 161.8±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 58.3±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 96.021126 |
| PSA | 30.21000 |
| LogP | 0.73 |
| Additional Property | 3.31 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.2±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.515 |
| Additional Property | 8.3 g/100 mL |
| Additional Property | -36.5℃ |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H331 — Toxic if inhaled
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
- H351 — Suspected of causing cancer
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2932120000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2932120000 furan-2-carbaldehyde。supervision conditions:b(certificate of inspection for goods outward)。VAT:17.0%。tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tarrif:6.0%。general tariff:20.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Furfural?
The CAS number of Furfural is 98-01-1.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Furfural?
Furfural has molecular formula C5H4O2 and molecular weight 96.084 g/mol.
Is Furfural hazardous?
Furfural has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H331 — Toxic if inhaled; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Furfural?
For Furfural, Upstream Products: (acetyloxy)(2-furyl)methyl acetate, Furfuryl alcohol, D-(+)-Xylose; Downstream Products: 2-Furaldehyde oxime, 2,6-bis(2-furylmethylidene)cyclohexan-1-one, 5-acetyl-2-amino-4-(2-furanyl)-6-methyl-4H-pyran-3-carbonitrile.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Furfural (CAS 98-01-1)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-24195-1 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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