Common Name 2,3-Dihydrofuran
Other Names Dihydroxyfuran | 2,3-Dichlorofuran | Dihydrofuran | 2,3-Difuran | 2,3-Dihydroxyfuran | 2,3-Dihydrofuran
English Name 2,3-DHF
CAS No. 1191-99-7
EINECS 214-747-7
Molecular Formula C4H6O
Molecular Weight 70.090
Density 1.0±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point 54.5±0.0 °C
Flash Point -24.4±0.0 °C
Appearance Colorless liquid with a pungent odor
Solubility Slightly soluble in water
Uses
1. Also used in electronic chemicals and fragrances.
2. Pharmaceutical intermediate.
3. Common reagent used in lanthanide-catalyzed Diels-Alder reactions with 2-pyrones and cycloaddition reactions with vinylcarbenoids.