FURFURAL ( C5H4O2 )

Character

Furfural is made from agricultural materials by means of hydrolysis. It is a colorless or yellow oily liquid with an almond odor. Upon exposure to air it turns to black or dark brown. The relative density is 1.1589. Boiling point is 161.7℃. It is slightly soluble in water and soluble in hot water, alcohol, ether benzene. The kindling point of furfural achieves 393℃ and explosion limit is between 2.1% and 19.2%.

 

Standard: national standard (GB/T 1926.1-2009).

Item Super Class First Class Second Class

Density(ρ20) g/ml 1.159-1.161 1.158-1.161 1.158-1.161

Refractive Index(nD20) 1.524-1.527 1.524-1.527 1.524-1.527

Moisture Content%≤ 0.05 0.10 0.20

Acidity, mol/L ≤ 0.008 0.016 0.016

Furfural Content%≥ 99.0 98.5 98.5

Initial Boiling Point℃≥ 155 150 -

Fraction Below 158℃ ml≤ 2 - -

Total Distillation%≥ 99.0 98.5 -

Terminal Boiling Point℃≤ 170 170 -

Residue %≤ 1.0 - -

 

Packing

In 240kg steel drum or as clients’ request

 

Application

? Extracting agent for petroleum

? Used for refining animal oil and plant oil.

? Additive of engine fuel.

? Improving the qualities of diesel oil.

? Producing the lubricating oil.

? The production of plastic and plastic fiber.

? Material for preservative, rust remover and antifreeze.

? The production of medicine.