Description

Furfural CAS NO 98-01-1 is a key heterocyclic aldehyde derived from agricultural by-products like corncobs and oat hulls. This versatile platform chemical is prized for its selective solvent properties and its role as a precursor in the synthesis of numerous industrial chemicals. It is an essential raw material for manufacturers in the resin, pharmaceutical, and agricultural chemical sectors seeking sustainable, bio-based intermediates.

Application

• Solvent & Refining Agent: Selective solvent in the refining of lubricating oils, rosin, and butadiene extraction.
• Chemical Synthesis: Primary feedstock for producing furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofuran (THF), and furoic acid.
• Resin Production: Key component in the manufacture of furan resins, foundry sand binders, and corrosion-resistant composites.
• Agricultural Chemicals: Intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Flavor & Fragrance: Used as a flavoring agent and as a starting material for various fragrance compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a building block for certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Basic Information

Product Name	Furfural
CAS No.	98-01-1
Molecular Formula	C5H4O2
Molecular Weight	96.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furaldehyde; Furan-2-carbaldehyde; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde; Furfuraldehyde; 2-Formylfuran; Furole; Pyromucic aldehyde; Artificial Ant Oil
EINECS	202-627-7

Quality Control

Our Furfural is manufactured under stringent process controls to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Quality is verified through comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, strong bases, and strong reducing agents. Due to its properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, containers should be kept tightly sealed and under a nitrogen blanket for long-term storage to maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to amber liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.523 - 1.528
Density (20°C)	1.155 - 1.161 g/mL
Water Content	≤ 0.2%
Acidity (as Acetic Acid)	≤ 0.05%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.