CAS 1883-75-6

2,5-Furandimethanol

Description:

2,5-Furandimethanol, with the CAS number 1883-75-6, is an organic compound characterized by its furan ring structure, which is a five-membered aromatic ring containing oxygen. This compound features two hydroxymethyl (-CH2OH) groups attached to the 2 and 5 positions of the furan ring, contributing to its reactivity and solubility in polar solvents. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid, depending on temperature and purity. 2,5-Furandimethanol is known for its potential applications in the production of biofuels, polymers, and as a building block in organic synthesis due to its renewable nature and favorable chemical properties. It exhibits moderate stability under standard conditions but can undergo various chemical reactions, including oxidation and esterification. Additionally, it is considered a valuable intermediate in the synthesis of other chemical compounds, making it of interest in both industrial and research settings. Its properties, such as melting point, boiling point, and solubility, can vary based on the specific conditions and purity of the sample.

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O3/c7-3-5-1-2-6(4-8)9-5/h1-2,7-8H,3-4H2

InChI key: InChIKey=DSLRVRBSNLHVBH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(O)C=1OC(CO)=CC1

Synonyms:

• 2,5-Bis(hydroxylmethyl)furan
• 2,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan
• 2,5-Di(hydroxymethyl)furan
• 2,5-Dihydroxymethylfuran
• 2,5-Dihydroxymethylfurane
• 2,5-Furandimethanol
• 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl alcohol
• FaRez 6305
• NSC 40737
• NSC 524614
• Rarechem Al Bd 0012

2,5-Furandimethanol

CAS: 1883-75-6

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 128.1259

Ref: IN-DA002GTS

2,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan

CAS: 1883-75-6

2,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Purity: 98%

Color and Shape: faint yellow to light yellow with brown particles crystals

Molecular weight: 128.12591g/mol

Ref: 54-OR46504

Furfural Impurity 5

CAS: 1883-75-6

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Molecular weight: 128.13

Ref: 4Z-F-7210

5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl alcohol

CAS: 1883-75-6

5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl alcohol has been used as a feedstock along with diacid ethyl esters for an enzymatic process to synthesise furan polyesters. 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl can be hydrogenated to afford 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-tetrahydrofuran which is used in the manufacture of polyurethane foams and polyesters. 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl alcohol has also been used in wood treatments.

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Off-White Powder

Molecular weight: 128.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-FH24409

Furan-2,5-diyldimethanol

CAS: 1883-75-6

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Solid, Red powder

Molecular weight: 128.127

Ref: 10-F079832

5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl Alcohol

CAS: 1883-75-6

Applications 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl Alcohol is a secondary metabolite of Xylaramide, a new antifungal compound.
References Schneider, G., et al.: Biosciences, 51, 802 (1996),

Formula: C₆H₈O₃

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 128.13

Ref: TR-H947050