This product has an anesthetic effect and can cause abnormalities in blood circulation, intestinal, gastric and liver functions. It has an irritating effect on the eyes. Experimental data report that it has mutagenic effects.
Chemical Name: Dimethylfuran \ nMolecular Formula: C5H6O
Molecular weight: 82.11
Physical and chemical properties: Appearance and characteristics: Colorless liquid with an ether-like odor, turning yellow to black in the air or under sunlight. Melting point (℃) : -88.7, Boiling point (℃) : 63.7-66, relative density (water =1) : 0.9130, relative vapor density (air =1) : 2.8, saturated vapor pressure (kpa) : 18.5(20℃).
This product has an anesthetic effect and can cause abnormalities in blood circulation, intestinal, gastric and liver functions. It has an irritating effect on the eyes. Experimental data report that it has mutagenic effects. When heated, it releases corrosive fumes. Its vapor can form explosive mixtures with air and is highly flammable and explosive when exposed to open flames or high heat. It reacts violently when in contact with oxidants. Peroxides with potential explosive hazards can be generated when exposed to air or light. Its vapor is heavier than air and can spread to a considerable distance at lower levels. When exposed to a fire source, it will ignite and reignite. If exposed to high heat, the pressure inside the container will increase, posing a risk of cracking and explosion.
Storage: Store in a cool and well-ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire sources and heat sources. Prevent direct sunlight. The temperature in the warehouse should not exceed 30℃. Keep the container sealed. It should be stored separately from oxidants, acids, alkalis and food chemicals. Mixing storage is strictly prohibited. Adopt explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. The use of mechanical equipment and tools that can easily produce sparks is prohibited. The storage area should be equipped with emergency handling equipment for leakage and suitable containment materials.
Packaging and storage: Packed in iron drums. Store in a cool and dark place and pay attention to fire prevention.
Usage: It can be used as a solvent in solution polymerization. It can be used to synthesize pentadiene, pentadiol, acetylpropanol, ketones and 2-methyltetrahydrofuran. In the pharmaceutical industry, it is used for the synthesis of vitamin B1, chloroquine phosphate and primary ammonium quine phosphate, etc.
