2-Furfuryl alcohol
CAS 98-00-0
EC 202-626-1
Formula C5H6O2
MW 98.1 g/mol
Alcohols & Glycols Food & NutritionPersonal Care & Cosmetics Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & Carrier
Description
2-Furfuryl alcohol (CAS 98-00-0, EC 202-626-1), also known as furanmethanol, furfuranol, and furylcarbinol, is a naturally occurring furan-derived alcohol produced by catalytic reduction of furfural. It carries no assigned E-code and is classified under HS code 2932 13 00.
In food and beverage manufacturing, it functions as a flavoring agent, contributing roasted, caramel-like notes to coffee, bread, and meat products at trace concentrations. In personal care formulations, it acts as a solvent and carrier, improving the dispersion of fragrance compounds and active ingredients within a matrix.
2-Furfuryl alcohol is available in technical and food-grade specifications, with food-grade material conforming to FCC standards. It is fully registered under REACH and supplied in standard drum and IBC formats. Procurement teams should verify supplier documentation for purity certificates and safety data sheets prior to sourcing.
In food and beverage manufacturing, it functions as a flavoring agent, contributing roasted, caramel-like notes to coffee, bread, and meat products at trace concentrations. In personal care formulations, it acts as a solvent and carrier, improving the dispersion of fragrance compounds and active ingredients within a matrix.
2-Furfuryl alcohol is available in technical and food-grade specifications, with food-grade material conforming to FCC standards. It is fully registered under REACH and supplied in standard drum and IBC formats. Procurement teams should verify supplier documentation for purity certificates and safety data sheets prior to sourcing.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -15 °C |
| Boiling Point | 171 °C @ Press: 750 Torr |
| Density | 1.1296 g/cm³ @ Temp: 20 °C |
| Flash Point | 149 °F |
| Appearance | Furfural alcohol is a colorless to amber liquid that darkens on exposure to light. It has a faint, burning odor. |
| Color | Clear yellow |
| Odor | Mildly irritating. |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | MISCIBLE |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.5 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.486(lit.) |
| pH | 6 (300g/l, H2O, 20℃) |
| Log P | 0.3 at 25℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Danger GHS06 GHS08 GHS07
H
H227H301H302H311H312H315H317H319H330H331H335H336H351H372H373
P
P203P210P260P261P262P264P270P271P272P280P284P316P317P318P319P320P321P330P403P405P501P264+P265P301+P316P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P333+P317P337+P317P361+P364P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 2932 13 00 |
| UN Number | 2874 |
| ADR Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 6.1A - Combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 very toxic hazardous materials |
| WGK (Germany) | 1 |
Other Names
Furfuryl alcoholfuran-2-ylmethanolfurfurolfurfuranolfuranmethanolFurfuralcoholFurylcarbinol2-FURYLCARBINOL
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