5-Methylfurfural

• CAT Number: R025674
• CAS Number: 620-02-0
• Molecular Formula: C6H6O2
• Molecular Weight: 110.11
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5-Methyl-2-furaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-methylfuran; 2-Formyl-5-methyltetrahydrofuran; 2-Methyl-5-formylfuran; 2-Methyl-5-furaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-furaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-furancarboxaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-furfural; 5-Methyl-2-furfuraldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-furfu
• Storage: 2°C to 8°C
• IUPAC Name: 5-methylfuran-2-carbaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H6O2/c1-5-2-3-6(4-7)8-5/h2-4H,1H3
• InChIKey: OUDFNZMQXZILJD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(O1)C=O

5-Methylfurfural（Cat No.:R025674）is an organic compound with the molecular formula C6H6O2, characterized by a furan ring substituted with a methyl group and an aldehyde group. It appears as a colorless to pale yellow liquid with a sweet, almond-like odor. This compound is commonly used as a flavoring agent, fragrance component, and intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and bio-based materials. Derived from lignocellulosic biomass, 5-methylfurfural also plays a role in green chemistry and renewable chemical production. Its reactive aldehyde group makes it valuable in various condensation and polymerization reactions.