
2-Furoic acid is a white to off-white crystal powder. It’s easily soluble in ethanol and ether. 1g 2-Furoic acid can be dissolved in 26ml cold water or 4ml boiling water. Sublimation at 130-140°C (6.65-8kPa).
Synonyms: furan-2-carboxylic acid
CAS: 88-14-2
Molecular Formula: C5H4O3
EINECS:201-803-0
Specification
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Item |
Specification |
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Appearance |
White to off white crystal powder |
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Assay |
≥99.5% |
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Chroma |
≤10 APHA |
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Residue on Ignition |
≤0.2% |
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Water |
≤0.3% |
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Packing |
25kg/drum |
Store in a dark and dry place, keep the container sealed tightly.
Application:
1)2-Furoic acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid that is widely used in food products as a preservative and flavouring agent.
2) It is also used in the synthesis of methylfuran, furoamide and furoic acid esters and salts. 3) It can be used as plasticizer, thermosetting resin in the plastics industry.
4) substitute for chloropicrin in disinfecting grain elevators.
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