1-(2-FURYL)ETHAN-1-OL

The 2-Furanmethanol, α-methyl-, with the CAS registry number 4208-64-4, is also known as alpha-Methylfuran-2-methanol. Its EINECS registry number is 224-130-4. This chemical's molecular formula is C₆H₈O₂ and molecular weight is 112.12652. Its IUPAC name is called 1-(furan-2-yl)ethanol.

Physical properties of 2-Furanmethanol, α-methyl-: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.54; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.54; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.54; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 1.52; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 1.52; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 47.04; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 47.04; (8)#H bond acceptors: 2; (9)#H bond donors: 1; (10)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.485; (12)Molar Refractivity: 29.63 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 103.2 cm³; (14)Surface Tension: 36.1 dyne/cm; (15)Density: 1.085 g/cm³; (16)Flash Point: 34.6 °C; (17)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 42.2 kJ/mol; (18)Boiling Point: 162.5 °C at 760 mmHg; (19)Vapour Pressure: 1.49 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by furfural and methyllithium. The yield is about 90%.

Uses of 2-Furanmethanol, α-methyl-: it can be used to produce 1-(2-furyl)-1-[2-(5-methyl)-furyl]-ethane at ambient temperature. This reaction will need reagent p-toluenesulfonic acid and solvent diethyl ether with reaction time of 3 days. The yield is about 50%.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
This chemical may cause inflammation to the skin or other mucous membranes. It is irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. In case of contact with eyes, you should rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Whenever you will contact it, please wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)Canonical SMILES: CC(C1=CC=CO1)O
(2)InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-5(7)6-3-2-4-8-6/h2-5,7H,1H3
(3)InChIKey: UABXUIWIFUZYQK-UHFFFAOYSA-N