2,5-Dimethylfuran

2,5-Dimethylfuran
Skeletal formula
Space-filling model
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
2,5-Dimethylfuran
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChEBI
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.009.923 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 210-914-3
UNII
  • InChI=1S/C6H8O/c1-5-3-4-6(2)7-5/h3-4H,1-2H3 checkY
    Key: GSNUFIFRDBKVIE-UHFFFAOYSA-N checkY
  • InChI=1/C6H8O/c1-5-3-4-6(2)7-5/h3-4H,1-2H3
    Key: GSNUFIFRDBKVIE-UHFFFAOYAS
  • o1c(ccc1C)C
  • Cc1ccc(o1)C
Properties
C6H8O
Molar mass 96.13
Appearance Liquid
Density 0.8897 g/cm3
Melting point −62 °C (−80 °F; 211 K)
Boiling point 92 to 94 °C (198 to 201 °F; 365 to 367 K)
Insoluble
-66.37·10−6 cm3/mol
1.44 – 1.442[1]
Hazards
Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH):
Main hazards
Very flammable, harmful
Flash point −1 °C (30 °F; 272 K)[1]
285.85 °C (546.53 °F; 559.00 K)[2]
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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2,5-Dimethylfuran is a heterocyclic compound with the formula (CH3)2C4H2O. Although often abbreviated DMF, it should not be confused with dimethylformamide. A derivative of furan, this simple compound is a potential biofuel, being derivable from cellulose.

  1. ^ a b "ChemExper chemical directory - Catalog of chemicals and suppliers". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2011-03-17.
  2. ^ "Direct-Injection Engine Study Finds That DMF Is a Promising Biofuel, With Combustion Performance and Regulated Emissions Comparable to Gasoline | Eco Friendly". Archived from the original on 2013-01-21.