3-Furaldehyde

Synonym(s):3-Furaldehyde

CAS NO.：498-60-2
Empirical Formula: C5H4O2
Molecular Weight: 96.08
MDL number: MFCD00010424
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2025-09-25 17:15:13

What is 3-Furaldehyde?

Chemical properties

Colorless to light yellow liqui

The Uses of 3-Furaldehyde

3-Furaldehyde is a volatile compound of honey of various floral origin. It is used to produce N-furan-3-ylmethylene-N'-pyridin-2-yl-hydrazine by reaction with 2-hydrazino-pyridine. It is also used as a solvent.

Definition

ChEBI: 3-furaldehyde is an aldehyde that is furan substituted by a formyl group at position 3. It has a role as a metabolite. It is a member of furans and an aldehyde. It derives from a hydride of a furan.

Preparation

synthesis of 3-furaldehyde: dissolve 3-furanmethanol (12.0g,0.12mol,1.0eq) in tetrahydrofuran (500ml), add manganese dioxide (156.4g,1.2mol,10.0eq), stir for 18 hours at room temperature, tlc showed that the reaction was completed. the product (9.0g crude) was obtained by filtration and the filtrate was concentrated.

General Description

3-Furancarboxaldehyde undergoes photochemical reaction with benzaldehyde to yield oxetane derivatives.

3-Furancarboxaldehyde application

3-Furancarboxaldehyde is 3-Furancarboxaldehyde is a volatile compound of honey of various floral origin.

Properties of 3-Furaldehyde

Melting point:	148-149.5 °C
Boiling point:	144 °C/732 mmHg (lit.)
Density	1.111 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.493(lit.)
Flash point:	119 °F
storage temp.	2-8°C
solubility	Chloroform (Soluble), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)
form	Liquid
color	Clear yellow to brown
Water Solubility	Soluble in water, benzene, chloroform, alcohol and ether.
Sensitive	Air & Light Sensitive
BRN	105852
Stability:	Light Sensitive
CAS DataBase Reference	498-60-2(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3-Furaldehyde(498-60-2)

Safety information for 3-Furaldehyde

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02 Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P302+P352:IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.