5-(Chloromethyl)furfural

CAS: 1623-88-7

Ref. 3D-FC20263

Product Information

• Name: 5-(Chloromethyl)furfural
• Synonyms: 2-Formyl-5-chloromethylfuran5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furaldehyde5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furancarboxaldehyde, 2-Formyl-5-chloromethylfuran, 2-Furaldehyde, 5-(chloromethyl)-, 2-Furancarboxaldehyde,5-(chloromethyl)-, 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furancarboxaldehyde, 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furfural, 5-(Chloromethyl)Furan-2-Carbaldehyde, 5-(Chloromethyl)furfuraldehyde, 5-Chloromethylfuran-2-carbaldehyde, 5-Chloromethylfurfural, Ccris 7508

Description

5-(Chloromethyl)furfural is a biofuel that can be made from the reaction of hydrochloric acid and furfural. This compound is used as a feedstock for the production of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural, which is an important intermediate in the synthesis of many other chemicals. 5-(Chloromethyl)furfural has been isolated at a yield of 57% from reactions between furfural and chlorine gas. The use of solid catalysts have improved this yield to 68%. 5-(Chloromethyl)furfural has high chemical stability and can withstand temperatures up to 200°C without decomposition. It also reacts with fatty acids to form amides.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 144.56 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₅ClO₂
• Purity: Min. 98 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder