As one of the raw materials for organic synthesis, furfuryl alcohol can be used to produce acetyllactone acid and furan resins with various properties. As a selective solvent, dispersant and lubricant, it is used in furfuryl alcohol resin, silt aldehyde resin and phenolic resin, etc.
Chemical name: Furfuryl alcohol
Molecular formula: C5H6O2
Molecular weight 98.10
Physical and chemical properties: Appearance and characteristics: Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid, slightly pungent taste, turns brown or dark red when exposed to sunlight and air. Melting point: -31℃
Boiling point: 171℃, relative density (water =1)1.1285(20/4℃), relative density (air =1)3.37, refractive index 1.4868, Flash point 65℃
Solubility: Soluble in water, miscible with ethanol, ether, benzene and chloroform; Its vapor forms an explosive mixture with air. It is prone to polymerization when exposed to acid, generating resin that is not easy to melt.
Usage: As one of the raw materials for organic synthesis, furfuryl alcohol can be used to produce acetyllactone acid and furan resins with various properties. As a selective solvent, dispersant and lubricant, it is used in furfuryl alcohol resin, silt aldehyde resin and phenolic resin, etc. Hydrogenation can produce tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. It is also a good solvent for varnish, pigments and rocket fuel. In addition, it is used in the synthetic fiber, rubber, pesticide and foundry industries, etc. At the same time, plasticizers can be produced, and esters with better cold resistance than butanol and octanol can be manufactured. Produce calcium gluconate. Intermediates for synthetic dyes and pharmaceuticals, manufacturing chemical intermediates, and producing pyridine.
Packaging and storage: Packed in iron drums. Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. No smoking or open flames. Do not store or transport together with strong acids, strong oxidizing chemicals or food.
