Product Name

Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. May act as a carcinogen.

    Toxicity data

  • Melting Point 29-33 °C(lit.)
  • Formula C4H3 N O3
  • Boiling Point 84 °C13 mm Hg(lit.)
  • Molecular Weight 113.073
  • Flash Point 88 C (closed cup)
  • Transport Information
  • Appearance solid
  • Safety Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.
  • Risk Codes R20/21/22; R40
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 609-39-2 (2-NITROFURAN)
  • Hazard Symbols Xn
  • Synonyms 2-Nitrofuran;5-Nitrofuran; NSC 59983; Nitrofuran
  • PSA 58.96000
  • LogP 1.71100

2-Nitrofuran Chemical Properties

IUPAC Name: 2-Nitrofuran
Synonyms of 2-Nitrofuran (CAS NO.610-17-3) : Furan, nitro- ; Nitrofurane ; Furan, 2-nitro- ; Nitrofuran
Product Categories: Building Blocks;Furans;Heterocyclic Building Blocks
CAS NO:610-17-3
Molecular Formula:C4H3NO3
Molecular Weight :113.07
Molecular Structure :
Index of Refraction: 1.508
Surface Tension: 44.1 dyne/cm
Density: 1.344 g/cm3
Flash Point: 88.3 °C
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 42.16 kJ/mol
Boiling Point: 203.3 °C at 760 mmHg
Vapour Pressure: 0.398 mmHg at 25°C
Melting point: 29-33 °C(lit.)
Form:solid
Stability:  2-Nitrofuran (CAS NO.610-17-3) is stable, incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

2-Nitrofuran Uses

 2-Nitrofuran (CAS NO.610-17-3) is used as  intermediate in organic synthesis.

2-Nitrofuran Production

Raw materials :Sodium hydroxide-->Tetrahydrofuran-->Dichloromethane-->Nitric acid-->Magnesium sulfate-->Acetic anhydride-->Azabenzene-->Furan

2-Nitrofuran Toxicity Data With Reference

1.    

mmo-esc 100 µg/plate

    BBIADT    Biomedica Biochimica Acta. 44 (1985),485.
2.    

dnr-esc 20 µg/disc

    MUREAV    Mutation Research. 81 (1981),21.

2-Nitrofuran Safety Profile

Mutation data reported. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of NOx.

Hazard Codes HarmfulXn
Risk Statements 20/21/22-40
R20/21/22: 2-Nitrofuran (CAS NO.610-17-3) is harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 
R40:Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Statements 7-23-36/37/39-45
S7:Keep container tightly closed. 
S23:Do not breathe vapour. 
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)
RIDADR UN 1325 4.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS LU3100000