Furfuryl alcohol
Also known as: (2-furyl)-methano, 2-(Hydroxymethyl)furan, 2-Furanmethanol, 2-Furanmethanol (furfuryl alcohol), 2-Furanylmethanol, 2-Furfuryl alcohol, 2-Furfurylalkohol, 2-Furylmethanol, 2-Hydroxymethyklfuran, 2-furanemethanol, 2-furfurylalkohol(czech), 2-hydroxymethylfurane, 5-HYDROXYMETHYL FURAN, CheM-Rez 200, EINECS 202-626-1, FA(R), FEMA 2491, Furan-2-ylmethanol, Furfuranol, HPFA
Furfuryl alcohol (CAS 98-00-0) is a compound in the Alcohols 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 melting point of -29 °C, a boiling point of 170.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 65.0±0.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed, H311 — Toxic in contact with skin and H315 — Causes skin irritation. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 98-00-0
- Jingsj CID
- J-48165-4
- Molecular Formula
- C5H6O2
- Molecular Weight
- 98.100 g/mol
- Category
- Alcohols
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -29 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 170.0±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 65.0±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 98.036781 |
| PSA | 33.37000 |
| LogP | 0.20 |
| Additional Property | 3.4 (vs air) |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.0±0.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.493 |
| Additional Property | MISCIBLE |
| Additional Property | -29℃ |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H301 — Toxic if swallowed
- H311 — Toxic in contact with skin
- H315 — Causes skin irritation
- H319 — Causes serious eye irritation
- H330 — Fatal if inhaled
- H335 — May cause respiratory irritation
- H351 — Suspected of causing cancer
- H373 — May cause damage to organs through prolonged exposure
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2932130000 |
|---|---|
| Summary | HS: 2932130000. (tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)methanol. VAT:17.0%. tax rebate rate:9.0%. supervision conditions:None. MFN tarrif:6.0%. general tariff:20.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Furfuryl alcohol?
The CAS number of Furfuryl alcohol is 98-00-0.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Furfuryl alcohol?
Furfuryl alcohol has molecular formula C5H6O2 and molecular weight 98.100 g/mol.
Is Furfuryl alcohol hazardous?
Furfuryl alcohol has GHS signal word Danger and hazard statements H301 — Toxic if swallowed; H311 — Toxic in contact with skin; H315 — Causes skin irritation.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Furfuryl alcohol?
For Furfuryl alcohol, Upstream Products: Furfural, 5-Bromo-2-furaldehyde, Methyl 2-furoate; Downstream Products: 2-Furaldehyde oxime, Furan-2-ylmethyl acrylate, N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)-4-methylaniline.
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