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MUSCAT CHEMICAL TAG::
Furfural is one of the furan derivatives formed from the hemicellulosic portion of lignocellulosics. ... Furfural is formed by dehydrating five-carbon sugars such as xylose and arabinose that can be obtained from the hemicellulose fraction of lignocellulosic biomass.
It is used as a solvent for nitrated cotton, cellulose acetate and gums; for accelerating vulcanization; in the synthesis of furan derivatives.
PRODUCT NAME : FURFURAL CAS number : 98-01-1 UN number : 1199 Formula : C4H3OCHO Odour : PENETRATING, ALMOND LIKE Solubility in water : SLIGHT Density : 1.116 at 20 oC Boiling point : 162 oC Melting point : -39 oC Viscosity : 1.49 cp at 25oC Flashpoint : 60 oC Explosive limits : 2.1 – 19.3 Vol% Vapour pressure : 1.4 mbar at 20oC Skin absorption/irritation : YES TLV Country NL Year 1995 : 2 ppm 8 mg/m3 Pollution category 1994 : C
Furfural is used for making inks, plastics, antacids, adhesives, nematicides, fungicides, fertilizers, and flavoring compounds . Furfural can be used as a solvent or in the making of furfuryl alcohol, tetrahydrofuran (THF), and levulinic acid (LA). Furfuryl alcohol is prepared by hydrogenation of furfural.
