5-Methyl-2-furoic acid methyl ester
[CAS# 2527-96-0]

Identification

• Name: 5-Methyl-2-furoic acid methyl ester
• Synonyms: Methyl 5-methyl-2-furancarboxylate; Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₈O₃
• Molecular Weight: 140.14
• CAS Registry Number: 2527-96-0
• EC Number: 672-136-4

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (7.4 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 1.108±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 205 ºC (760 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 74.5±21.8 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2013 ACD/Labs)

^** Andrisano, Renato; Annali di Chimica (Rome, Italy) 1950, V40, P30-4.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319