Description

Furfuryl Glycidyl Ether is a specialized epoxy-functional monomer derived from renewable furan chemistry. This compound matters for its unique bifunctional reactivity, offering both an epoxide ring and a furan ring, which enables its use as a reactive diluent, crosslinker, and building block for advanced polymers. Industries requiring high-performance, bio-based, or specialty resins, such as advanced composites, coatings, and adhesives, will find this chemical particularly valuable. Its structure allows for the modification of polymer backbones to enhance specific properties like flexibility, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.

Application

• Reactive Diluent for Epoxy Resins: Used to reduce viscosity of epoxy formulations without compromising final performance, improving processability in composites and coatings.
• Crosslinking Agent: Serves as a co-monomer or crosslinker in the synthesis of furan-based thermosetting resins, enhancing network density and mechanical properties.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a key building block for synthesizing more complex molecules in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research.
• Adhesive Formulations: Incorporated into specialty adhesive systems to improve toughness and adhesion to diverse substrates.
• Coating Modifier: Used in protective and decorative coatings to impart flexibility, chemical resistance, and improved weatherability.
• Composite Materials: Enhances the interfacial properties and toughness of fiber-reinforced polymer composites in automotive and aerospace applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furfuryl Glycidyl Ether
CAS No.	5380-87-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycidyl furfuryl ether; [(2-Furanylmethoxy)methyl]oxirane; Oxirane, [(2-furanylmethoxy)methyl]-; FGE; 2-[(Oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)methyl]furan; Furfuryl glycidyl ether; 2-Furfurylglycidyl ether; (Furfuryloxymethyl)oxirane
EINECS	226-347-7

Quality Control

Our Furfuryl Glycidyl Ether is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including assay by GC or HPLC, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or opaque containers until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Epoxide Value	Contact for details
Water Content	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.14 - 1.16
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.480 - 1.490

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