Product Specification

Product: Furfural, Natural (Organic Compliant)
    Synonyms: 2-FURYLCARBOXALDEHYDE, FURAL, 2-FORMYLFURAN, 2-FURALDEHYDE, 2-FURANCARBONAL, ALPHA-FURFURALDEHYDE, PYROMUCIC ALDEHYDE
    Product Number: 0248900NAT
   FEMA Number: 2489
    CAS Number: 98-01-1

 Organeoleptic and Physical Properties
   Appearance: PALE YELLOW TO BROWN TRANSLUCENT LIQUID
    Sensory Properties: SWEET, WOODY, ALMOND, BREAD-LIKE, CARAMELLIC
    Molecular Formula: C5 H4 O2
    Molecular Weight: 96.09
    Purity (by G.C.): 98% MINIMUM
    Specific Gravity @ 25 C: 1.1510 - 1.1630
    Refractive Index @ 20 C: 1.5220 - 1.5290
    Optical Rotation:
   Acid Value:
   Melting Point (C): -36
    Boiling Point (C): 162
    Flash Point (C) (Closed Cup): 58.3
   Percent Alcohol (v/v): N/A

Suggested Storage Conditions
  Store at 40 F in tightly sealed original containers. Avoid prolonged exposure to light, heat and air.
Shelf Life: 12 months after the last date of QC approval, or date of shipment, under recommended storage conditions or as otherwise noted.

Additional Data

  Store under Nitrogen Blanket, allow no more than 25% headspace