5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furoic acid methyl ester

China [CN]

Appearance and Properties: A colorless to pale yellow liquid or low-melting solid at room temperature, with a characteristic furanic odor.

Density: 1.26 ± 0.1 g/cm³ (20°C, predicted value)

Boiling Point: 275.6 ± 25.0°C (760 mmHg, predicted value); 125-127°C (10 mmHg, reduced pressure boiling point)

Melting Point: Approximately 30-35°C (experimental value, related to purity)

Flash Point: 120.5 ± 23.2°C (predicted value). This compound is flammable.

LogP (Oil-Water Partition Coefficient): 0.18 (predicted value). It has moderate water and fat solubility and is moderately polar.

Solubility: Soluble in water (limited solubility), polar organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, acetone, ethyl acetate, and dichloromethane. Freely soluble in tetrahydrofuran and DMSO.