Menthofuran, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 494-90-6
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₁₄O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 150.22
• MDL Number: MFCD00041851
• InChI Key: YGWKXXYGDYYFJU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: menthofuran, menthofurane, 3,9-epoxy-p-mentha-3,8-diene, benzofuran, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethyl, p-mentha-3,8-diene, 3,9-epoxy, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylbenzofuran, fema no. 3235, 4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-3,6-dimethylcoumarone, r-menthofuran, 3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo 2,1-b furan
• PubChem CID: 329983
• ChEBI: CHEBI:50542
• IUPAC Name: 3,6-dimethyl-4,5,6,7-tetrahydro-1-benzofuran
• SMILES: CC1CCC2=C(C1)OC=C2C

• Color: Yellow
• Density: 0.9700g/mL
• Boiling Point: 87.0°C (15.0 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 76°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 94% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.4832 to 1.4852
• Quantity: 50 g
• Specific Gravity: 0.97
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: insoluble
• Formula Weight: 150.22
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Menthofuran

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Menthofuran

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Acute toxicity Category 4
• LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H302-Harmful if swallowed.
• H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P362-Take off contaminated clothing.

RUO – Research Use Only