Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
3658-77-3
Standard:
In-house Standards,
4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)furanone, commonly known as HMF or 4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethylfuran-3(2H)-one, is a key furan derivative produced via catalytic dehydration of sugars. Its molecular formula is C6H8O3 with CAS No. 107-93-7.
Store in sealed containers under inert atmosphere at 2-8°C to prevent polymerization. Avoid direct skin contact; use PPE due to potential irritancy. Not approved for direct human consumption without purification validation.