60906-77-6

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(4-METHYLBENZYL)FURAN
• Synonyms: 2-(4-METHYLBENZYL)FURAN
• CAS NO: 60906-77-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₂H₁₂O
• Molecular Weight: 172.22
• Mol File: 60906-77-6.mol
• Article Data: 8

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 248.377°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 100.105°C
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.026g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.038mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.54
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(4-METHYLBENZYL)FURAN(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(4-METHYLBENZYL)FURAN(60906-77-6)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(4-METHYLBENZYL)FURAN(60906-77-6)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 60906-77-6(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Furan derivative

A modified furan ring
2-(4-methylbenzyl)furan is derived from the furan ring, which is a five-membered heterocyclic compound containing one oxygen atom.

Benzyl group attachment

Attached to the second carbon atom
A benzyl group (a phenyl ring attached to a methyl group) is connected to the second carbon atom of the furan ring in this compound.

Sweet, floral aroma

Commonly used in fragrances and flavors
The compound has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent, making it a popular choice for use in perfumes, scents, and food flavorings.

Intermediate in synthesis

Pharmaceutical and agrochemical production
2-(4-methylbenzyl)furan serves as an intermediate compound in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals, aiding in the creation of these products.

Potential applications in organic electronics and materials science

Unique chemical structure and properties
The compound's distinct chemical structure and properties make it a promising candidate for use in the development of organic electronics and materials science applications.

Industrial and research applications

Aromatic and versatile nature
Due to its aromatic and versatile nature, 2-(4-methylbenzyl)furan is widely used in various industrial and research settings.

InChI:InChI=1/C12H12O/c1-10-4-6-11(7-5-10)9-12-3-2-8-13-12/h2-8H,9H2,1H3

Upstream product

• 4664-45-3 5-(4-methyl-benzyl)-furan-2-carboxylic acid 
• 98-01-1 furfural 
• 106-38-7 para-bromotoluene 
• 5720-05-8 4-methylphenylboronic acid 
• 31614-66-1 tributyl(p-tolyl)stannane 
• 98-00-0 (2-furyl)methyl alcohol 
• 2144-37-8 methyl 5-(chloromethyl)-2-furoate 
• 61834-23-9 methyl 5-(4-methylbenzyl)furan-2-carboxylate 
• 108-88-3 toluene 
• 118486-94-5 2-(tributylstannyl)furan 
• 104-82-5 4-Methylbenzyl chloride 
• 110-00-9 furan 
• 624-31-7 4-tolyl iodide 
• 55552-70-0 furan-3-boronic acid 

Downstream Products

• 80733-54-6 5-[(4-methylphenyl)methyl]furan-2-carbaldehyde 
• 60906-04-9 3-(4-methyl-benzyl)-pyridazine 

Relevant articles and documents

Synthetic method of diarylmethanes

The invention discloses a synthetic method of diarylmethanes. The method is characterized in that benzyl pseudohalide and aromatic boric acid are reacted in an organic solvent under alkaline condition. The method employs easily available raw materials, conversion is realized under effect of no transition metal catalysis, water-free and oxygen-free are not required, Lewis acid catalysis is not required, the method has wide substrate universality, and various substituted diarylmethanes can be synthesized by the method.

Coupling of arylboronic acids with benzyl halides or mesylates without adding transition metal catalysts

We report herein a transition-metal-free coupling reaction of arylboronic acids with benzyl halides and mesylates for the construction of C(sp2)[sbnd]C(sp3) bonds. A unique feature of this coupling reaction is the formation regioisomers in some cases. Mechanistic studies suggest that this reaction may proceed via an unprecedented Friedel–Crafts-type reaction pathway under base conditions with the assistance of boronic acid moiety.

AsCat and FurCat: New Pd catalysts for selective roomerature Stille cross-couplings of benzyl chlorides with organostannanes

Two novel succinimide-based palladium complexes, AsCat and FurCat, are highly efficient catalysts for roomerature Stille cross-coupling of organostannanes with benzyl chlorides. The air- and moisture-stable catalysts are prepared in one step, and the coupling reactions proceed with a high selectivity for the benzyl position under mild conditions without the need for additives. This journal is