Furfuryl Alcohol
- CAS Number
- 98-00-0
- HSN Code
- 29321300
- Molecular Formula
- C5H6O2
- Catalogue Number
- AL2246
- Purity
- ≥ 98%
- Molecular Weight
- 98.10 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Furfuryl alcohol is a furan bearing a hydroxymethyl substituent at the 2-position. It has a role as a Maillard reaction product.
Also known as 2-Furfuryl alcohol, Furfural alcohol.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2246
- CAS Number
- 98-00-0
- Molecular Formula
- C5H6O2
- Molecular Weight
- 98.10 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29321300
- Grade
- 98% For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -14.6 °C; Boiling point: 171 °C; Flash point: 167 °F (75 °C) (Open cup); Density: 1.1296 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: Soluble in chloroform; very soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether.
- Appearance
- Colorless to yellow liquid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle, 2.5 Lt glass bottle
- Storage
- Separated from strong oxidants, acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Furfuryl Alcohol
- Catalogue No.
- AL2246
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 98-00-0
- EC Number
- 202-626-1
- Grade
- 98% For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- 605-001-00-0
- Chemical Formula
- C5H6O2
- HSN Code
- 29321300
- Synonyms
- 2-Furfuryl alcohol, Furfural alcohol
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used as a monomer in furan resin synthesis and as a synthetic intermediate.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 4; Eye Irrit. 2; Acute Tox. 3; STOT SE 3; Carc. 2; STOT RE 2
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 7361 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Health Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H302: Harmful if swallowed; H312: Harmful in contact with skin; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H351: Suspected of causing cancer; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Suspected carcinogen; may cause respiratory irritation.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Furfuryl Alcohol
- CAS No.
- 98-00-0
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately flush the contaminated skin with water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing and flush the skin with water. Get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory irritation, skin irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Combustible liquid. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Ventilate and contain spill. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in sealable non-plastic containers. Absorb remaining liquid in inert absorbent. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from strong oxidants, acids and food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Faint burning odor
- Odour threshold
- No data available
- pH value
- No data available
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- No data available
- Melting point
- -14.6 °C
- Freezing point
- No data available
- Boiling point
- 171 °C
- Flash point
- 167 °F (75 °C) (Open cup)
- Auto-ignition temperature
- +490 °C (915 °F)
- Decomposition temperature
- No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not applicable
- Vapour pressure
- Vapor pressure, Pa at 20 °C: 53
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 3.37 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 1.1296 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- Soluble in chloroform; very soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether
- Log Pow
- log Kow= 0.28
- Viscosity, kinematic
- No data available
- Viscosity, dynamic
- No data available
- Explosive properties
- No data available
- Oxidising properties
- No data available
- Explosive limits
- No data available
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Turns amber due to autoxidation and intermolecular dehydration during storage and turns black in presence of air.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Reacts with strong oxidants and acids. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some types of plastic.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 275 mg/kg fed as 2 % aq. soln; LC50 Rat inhalation 233 ppm/ 4 hr; LD50 Rat ip 650 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 2874
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 2874
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 2874
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 2874
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 2874
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Furfuryl Alcohol
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Furfuryl Alcohol
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Furfuryl Alcohol
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Furfuryl Alcohol
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Furfuryl Alcohol
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Furfuryl alcohol is primarily used as a monomer in the production of furan resins, which are employed as foundry sand binders. Additionally, it serves as a building block in heterocyclic chemistry and various organic syntheses.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0762B
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 98.10 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Clear yellow coloured liquid | Clear yellow coloured liquid |
| Assay (by GC) | 98.0% | 98.52% |
| d 20°/4° | 1.132 - 1.133g | 1.1323g |
| Water | <0.2% | <0.2% |
The above product complies with LR grade
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% For Synthesis | ≥ 98% | m.p. -14.6 °C; b.p. 171 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | Soluble in chloroform; very soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether |
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