Description

2-Ethylfuran is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound valued as a key intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient. Its unique chemical structure makes it a valuable building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is essential for industries requiring high-purity specialty chemicals for research, development, and production.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Industry: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart sweet, caramel, or roasted notes in food products and beverages.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as a precursor in the manufacturing of certain pesticides and herbicides.
• Research & Development: Utilized in organic chemistry research as a reagent for studying furan chemistry and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Specialty Chemical Production: Acts as an intermediate for producing other ethyl-substituted furan derivatives and fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Ethylfuran
CAS No.	3208-16-0
Molecular Formula	C6H8O
Molecular Weight	96.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethylfuran; Ethylfuran; 2-Ethylfuran; 2-Ethyloxole; Furan, 2-ethyl-; NSC 9246; Ethyl furan; α-Ethylfuran
EINECS	221-713-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Ethylfuran is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced techniques including GC and GC-MS to verify identity and assay. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for extended stability, though short-term storage at controlled room temperature (15-25°C) is acceptable.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442
Density (20°C)	0.910 - 0.920 g/mL

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