Certificate of Analysis
| Product Name: | 5-Methyl furfural |
| Catalog Number: | M14983 |
| CAS Number: | 620-02-0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties
| Formula: | C6H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 110.11 |
| Form: | Liquid (density 1.107 g/mL) |
| Solubility: | DMSO 90 mg/mL |
| Storage: |
Powder -20°C 3 years ; 4°C 2 years In solvent -80°C 6 months ; -20°C 1 month |
| Chemical Structure: |  |
Product Information
| Description: | 5-methyl-2-furaldehyde is a member of furans and an aldehyde. It has a role as a Maillard reaction product, a human metabolite, an EC 2.2.1.6 (acetolactate synthase) inhibitor and a flavouring agent. |
| Stability and Solubility Advice: | Information concerning product stability, particularly in solution, has rarely been reported and in most cases we can only offer a general guide. We recommend that stock solutions, once prepared, are stored aliquoted in tightly sealed vials and used within 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles. Storage conditions for some special products should refer to their storage details. |