2-Acetylfuran, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
2-Acetylfuran, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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2-Acetylfuran, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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2-Acetylfuran, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA14938.18
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS1192-62-7
IUPAC Name1-(furan-2-yl)ethan-1-one
Molecular FormulaC6H6O2
InChI KeyIEMMBWWQXVXBEU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(=O)C1=CC=CO1
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
FormCrystalline or fused low melting solid or clear liquid as melt
Refractive Index1.5050-1.5090 @ 20?C
Appearance (Color)White to yellow or orange
Assay (GC)≥97.5%
Identification (FTIR)Conforms
2-Acetylfuran is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and is used in the production of the generic cephalophosphorin antibiotic cefuroxime

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2-Acetylfuran is a useful intermediate in the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals, and is used in the production of the generic cephalophosphorin antibiotic cefuroxime

Solubility
Insoluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Floyd E. Anderson.; Charles J. Duca.; John V. Scudi. Some Heterocyclic Thiosemicarbazones. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1951, 73, (10), 4967-4968.
  2. Klaus Gollnick.; Axel Griesbeck. Singlet oxygen photooxygenation of furans : Isolation and reactions of (4+2)-cycloaddition products (unsaturated sec.-ozonides). Tetrahedron. 1985, 41, (11), 2057-2068.