26908-23-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol
• Synonyms: 2-furanpropanol; 3-(2-Furyl)propan-1-ol
• CAS NO: 26908-23-6
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₀O₂
• Molecular Weight: 126.1531
• Mol File: 26908-23-6.mol
• Article Data: 38

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 205.4°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 78°C
• Density: 1.059g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.151mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.487
• CAS DataBase Reference: 3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol(26908-23-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol(26908-23-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 26908-23-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol, commonly known as furfuryl alcohol, is a colorless liquid characterized by a distinctive sweet and pleasant aroma. It is primarily obtained from furfural, which is a byproduct derived during the processing of agricultural commodities like corncobs and sugar cane. Furfuryl alcohol serves as a versatile chemical intermediate, finding applications as a solvent and a precursor to various resins, polymers, and other chemicals.

Uses

Used in Chemical Synthesis:
3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol is utilized as a chemical intermediate for the synthesis of various resins and polymers, contributing to the production of materials with diverse applications across different industries.
Used in Solvent Applications:
As a solvent, 3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol is employed in various chemical processes due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, facilitating reactions and improving process efficiency.
Used in Food Industry:
3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol is used as a flavoring agent and in the production of food additives, enhancing the taste and aroma of various food products, thanks to its distinctive sweet scent.
Used in Fragrance Industry:
In the fragrance industry, 3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol is used to create unique and pleasant scents for perfumes and other scented products, capitalizing on its naturally sweet and appealing odor.
Used in Rubber and Plastics Manufacturing:
3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol also finds use in the manufacturing of rubber and plastics, where it may serve as a component in the formulation of these materials, potentially improving their properties or aiding in the manufacturing process.
These applications highlight the versatility of 3-(furan-2-yl)propan-1-ol as a chemical intermediate and its significance in various industrial sectors.

Upstream product

• 623-30-3 3-furan-2-yl-propenal 
• 27393-97-1 (E)-3-(2-furanyl)-2-propen-1-ol 
• 39511-08-5 (E)-3-(2-furanyl)-2-propenal 
• 935-13-7 3-(2-furyl)propanoic acid 
• 137324-61-9 2-Furan-2-ylmethylene-dithiomalonic acid di-S-ethyl ester 
• 75135-41-0 3-(2-Furyl)prop-1-ene 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 
• 10031-90-0 ethyl 3-(furan-2-yl)propanoate 
• 37493-31-5 methyl 3-(2-furyl)propionate 
• 98-01-1 furfural 
• 539-47-9 3-(fur-2-yl)crotonic acid 
• 1015256-38-8 5-bromohept-3-yne-1,7-diol 
• 1015256-39-9 C₉H₁₄O₅ 
• 112897-35-5 1-<<(1,1-dimethylethyl)dimethylsilyl>oxy>-3-(2-furyl)propane 

Downstream Products

• 767-08-8 3-(tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)propan-1-ol 
• 3920-53-4 heptane-1,4,7-triol 
• 76041-89-9 1,6-dioxa[4,4]spirononane 
• 215169-32-7 (E)-1-[5-(3-Hydroxy-propyl)-furan-2-yl]-3-phenyl-prop-2-en-1-ol 
• 738604-46-1 2-(tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxy-propan-1'-yl)-furan 
• 865203-10-7 2-(4,4-bis-benzenesulfonyl-butyl)-furan 
• 92252-50-1 3-(furan-2-yl)propyl 4-methylbenzenesulfonate 
• 1027994-01-9 C₃₃H₄₈O₃Si₂ 
• 944382-67-6 5-(3'-tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxy-propan-1'-yl)-2-(4-hydroxy-but-1'-en-1'-yl)-furan 
• 944382-52-9 5-(3'-tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxy-propan-1'-yl)-2-(4-hydroxy-butan-1'-yl)-furan 
• 944382-53-0 2-(4'-acetoxy-butan-1'-yl)-5-(3'-tert-butyldiphenylsilyloxy-propan-1'-yl)-furan 
• 934667-85-3 2-(5-phenylpent-4-yn-1-yl)furan 
• 865203-14-1 5-(4,4-bis-benzenesulfonyl-butyl)-5-methoxy-5H-furan-2-one 
• 865203-19-6 3,3-bis-benzenesulfonyl-2-(2-hydroxy-ethyl)-cyclohexanol 

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