2-Methoxyfuran

CAS Registry Number®

25414-22-6

CAS Name

2-Methoxyfuran

Molecular Formula

C5H6O2

Molecular Mass

98.10

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Compound Properties

  • Boiling Point (1)

    92-110 °C

  • Melting Point (2)

    136-138 °C

  • Density (3)

    1.0646 g/cm³ @ Temp: 25 °C

Source(s)

Other Names and Identifiers

InChI

InChI=1S/C5H6O2/c1-6-5-3-2-4-7-5/h2-4H,1H3

InChIKey

InChIKey=OXCGHDNCMSOEBZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

O(C)C1=CC=CO1

Canonical SMILES

O1C=CC=C1OC

Other Names for this Substance

  • Furan, 2-methoxy-
  • 2-Methoxyfuran
  • 2-Furyl methyl ether

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