Product Name: | 5-methyl-3H-furan-2-one |
CAS Registry Number: | 591-12-8 |
EINECS: | 209-701-8 |
Synonyms: | 2(3H)-FURANONE;5-methyl-3H-furan-2-one; 591-12-8; 5-METHYL-; 5-Methyl-2(3H)-furanone; .alpha.-Angelica lactone; 5-Methylfuran-2(3H)-one; alpha-Angelicalactone;alpha-Angelica lactone; |
Molecular Structure: |
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Molecular Formula: | C5H6O2 |
Molecular Weight: | 98.09994 |
Density: | 1.092 |
Boiling Point: | 55-56 ºC (12 MMHG) |
Melting Point: | 18 ºC |
Flash Point: | 68 ºC |
Refractive index: | 1.445-1.45 |
Risk Codes: | S24/25 |
Safety Statements: | Moderately toxic by intraperitoneal and ingestion routes. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also KETONES. |