5-Methyl-2-furanmethanol

• CAT Number: R006908
• CAS Number: 3857-25-8
• Molecular Formula: C6H8O2
• Molecular Weight: 112.13
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: (5-Methyl-furan-2-yl)-methanol; 2-Hydroxymethyl-5-methyl-furan; 5-Methyl-2-furyl)methanol; 5-Methylfurfuryl Alcohol
• Target: Disease Research Fields
• Storage: 2-8°C
• IUPAC Name: (5-methylfuran-2-yl)methanol
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-5-2-3-6(4-7)8-5/h2-3,7H,4H2,1H3
• InChIKey: VOZFDEJGHQWZHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC=C(O1)CO

5-Methyl-2-furanmethanol（Cat No.:R006908）, is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C6H8O2. It features a furan ring with a methyl group (-CH3) and a hydroxymethyl group (-CH2OH) attached. This compound’s structure suggests its potential applications in organic synthesis and as a building block for creating diverse molecules. The presence of both the methyl group and the hydroxymethyl group on the furan ring can influence its reactivity, making it valuable for preparing specialized compounds used in fragrance and flavor industries, as well as in pharmaceutical research and other fine chemical applications.