2(5H)-Furanone

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₄H₄O₂
CAS Number	497-23-4

FC-0419241

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	2H-furan-5-one
SMILES	C1C=CC(=O)O1
InChI Key	VIHAEDVKXSOUAT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C4H4O2/c5-4-2-1-3-6-4/h1-2H,3H2

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	203.7±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	4.5 °C
Flash Point	101 °C (214 °F) (Closed cup)
Density	1.185 mg/L at 25 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

101 °C (214 °F) (Closed cup)

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.