2,5-Furandimethanol

CAS NO.：1883-75-6
Empirical Formula: C6H8O3
Molecular Weight: 128.13
MDL number: MFCD00003253
EINECS: 217-544-1
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-08-20 16:56:15

What is 2,5-Furandimethanol?

Description

5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl alcohol is a heterocyclic organic compound that is naturally produced by certain wood-inhabiting fungi. It can be derived by the reduction of the formyl group of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural. 5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl alcohol can be used as a building block in the enzymatic synthesis of biobased polyesters.

Chemical properties

Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid

The Uses of 2,5-Furandimethanol

5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl Alcohol is a secondary metabolite of Xylaramide, a new antifungal compound.

What are the applications of Application

5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl Alcohol is a DNA polymerase inhibitor n vitro

Definition

ChEBI: A furan carrying two hydroxymethyl substituents at the 2- and 5-positions.

Biological Activity

Properties of 2,5-Furandimethanol

Melting point:	74-77 °C
Boiling point:	275 °C
Density	1.283
Flash point:	120 °C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,2-8°C
solubility	Acetonitrile (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly)
form	Solid
pka	13.74±0.10(Predicted)
color	Off-White to Light Yellow
EPA Substance Registry System	2,5-Furandimethanol (1883-75-6)

Safety information for 2,5-Furandimethanol

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.