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Furfural
Furfural, also known as 2-Furaldehyde is based on waste corn cob used in the synthesis of pharmaceutical, industrial and agricultural chemicals
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- Manufacturer: Penn A Kem
- Product Line: Penn Furan and Furfural Based Solvents
- Product: Furfural QO
- Industries: Adhesives | Agriculture | Care Chemicals | Coatings | Food & Beverage | Inks | Pharmaceuticals
- Authorized Countries: Canada | United States
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Overview
Furfural is cyclic aldehyde which functions as a chemical precursor for reaction into other functional chemistry.
Specifications
CAS number: 98-01-1
Boiling point, °C: 162
Vapor pressure, mm 25°C: 3
Freezing point, °C: -36
Density (20°C): 1.16
Vapor density (air=1): 3.3
Refractive index (20°C): 1.5261
Flash point (Tag. closed Cup), °C: 60
Viscosity, cps 25°C: 1.49
Solubility in water at 20°C, g/100g: 8.3
Primary Chemistry:
Furfural
Features & Benefits
- Used in the formulation of many chemical and heat resistant thermoset resins.
- Due to the feed stock it is also used as a green solvent
Problems Solved
Solvents that are not sourced sustainably.
Poor heat resistance of solvents used in thermoset resins.
Applications
Solvent; Green Solvent; Feedstock; Organic; Renewable
Related Applications
Agriculture
Coatings
Inks
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