CAS 14496-24-3

furan-3,4-diyldimethanol

Description:

Furan-3,4-diyldimethanol, with the CAS number 14496-24-3, is an organic compound characterized by its furan ring structure, which is a five-membered aromatic ring containing four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom. The presence of two hydroxymethyl (-CH2OH) groups at the 3 and 4 positions of the furan ring contributes to its reactivity and solubility in polar solvents. This compound is typically a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on its state at room temperature. Furan derivatives are known for their potential applications in organic synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and as intermediates in the production of various chemical compounds. The hydroxymethyl groups can participate in various chemical reactions, such as etherification and esterification, making furan-3,4-diyldimethanol a versatile building block in synthetic chemistry. Additionally, its properties may include moderate volatility and a tendency to undergo polymerization under certain conditions, which can be relevant in material science applications.

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

InChI: InChI=1/C6H8O3/c7-1-5-3-9-4-6(5)2-8/h3-4,7-8H,1-2H2

InChI key: InChIKey=RNKXUVJWMOMTHV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)C=1C(CO)=COC1

Synonyms:

• Furan-3,4-diyldimethanol
• (4-Hydroxymethyl-furan-3-yl)-methanol
• 3,4-Furandimethanol
• 3,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan
• 3,4-Furandiylbismethanol
• Einecs 238-505-5
• 3,4-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan 98%
• Furan-3,4-dimethanol

furan-3,4-diyldimethanol

CAS: 14496-24-3

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Purity: 95%

Molecular weight: 128.1259

Ref: IN-DA001KEA

3,4-Furandimethanol

CAS: 14496-24-3

3,4-Furandimethanol is an antimicrobial agent that is used to treat skin and soft tissue infections. It belongs to the group of compounds called halogens and has a number of natural sources. The fluorescence properties make it a useful tool for biocatalysis, especially in Friedel-Crafts reactions. 3,4-Furandimethanol can be produced from hydrogen chloride, sulfuric acid, and diphenyl ether. This compound is also acetylated by acetic anhydride to produce 3,4-dihydroxymethylfuran (DHMF). 3,4-Furandimethanol has been shown to react with hydrogen sulfate in a polymerization reaction.

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Purity: Min. 95%

Color and Shape: Clear Liquid

Molecular weight: 128.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-PAA49624

3,4-Furandimethanol

Controlled Product

CAS: 14496-24-3

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 128.126

Ref: TR-F863735