Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
620-02-0
Standard:
In-house Standards,
5-Methyl furfural (CAS: 123-10-6, Formula: C₆H₆O₂) is a heterocyclic aldehyde synthesized via dehydration of pentose sugars or oxidation of xylenes. It serves as a critical intermediate in specialty chemical manufacturing.
Store in sealed containers under inert atmosphere at temperatures below 25°C to prevent polymerization. Strict PPE including respirators and chemical-resistant gloves is mandatory due to skin irritation risks and flammability hazards.