3-Furanmethanol
Also known as: 3-Furancarbinol, 3-Furyl alcohol, 3-Furfuryl alcohol, 3-Furylcarbinol, 3-Furylmethanol, 3-Furylmethyl alcohol, 3-Hydroxymethylfuran, Furan-3-ylmethanol, Furan-3-methanol
3-Furanmethanol (CAS 4412-91-3) is a compound in the Pharma Intermediates category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C5H6O2 and a molecular weight of 98.100 g/mol. Key properties include a boiling point of 180.3±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 38.3±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour, H315 — Causes skin irritation and H319 — Causes serious eye irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 4412-91-3
- Jingsj CID
- J-8183-4
- Molecular Formula
- C5H6O2
- Molecular Weight
- 98.100 g/mol
- Category
- Pharma Intermediates
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Boiling Point | 180.3±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
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| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 38.3±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 98.036781 |
| PSA | 33.37000 |
| LogP | 0.20 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.6±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.493 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. Ivan Salmerón, et al. Sensory characteristics and volatile composition of a cereal beverage fermented with Bifidobacterium breve NCIMB 702257. Food Sci Technol Int. 2014 Apr;20(3):205-13. [2]. Hajime Maeda, et al. Hydrogen-bonding directed, regioselective photocycloaddition reactions of cyanonaphthalenes with furanmethanols. Photochem Photobiol Sci. 2011 Sep;10(9):1445-9. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2932190090 |
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| Summary | 2932190090 other compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:20.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of 3-Furanmethanol?
The CAS number of 3-Furanmethanol is 4412-91-3.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of 3-Furanmethanol?
3-Furanmethanol has molecular formula C5H6O2 and molecular weight 98.100 g/mol.
Is 3-Furanmethanol hazardous?
3-Furanmethanol has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour; H315 — Causes skin irritation; H319 — Causes serious eye irritation.
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