Substance

ID:387622

5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl Alcohol

Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
[5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-yl]methanol
IUPAC Traditional name
2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)furan
Synonyms
2,5-furandimethanolNSC 5246145-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl AlcoholFaRez 63052,5-Di(hydroxymethyl)furanNSC 407375-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl Alcohol
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Physical Property
Melting Point
75-76°C
Apperance
Off-White to Pale Yellow Solid
Safety Information
Storage Condition
Refrigerator
MSDS Link
Product Information
Certificate of Analysis
Molecule Details
5-(Hydroxymethyl)furfuryl Alcohol is a secondary metabolite of Xylaramide, a new antifungal compound.
Molecular Spectra
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References
• Schneider, G., et al.: Biosciences, 51, 802 (1996)