English Name: 5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furancarboxylic acid English alias:

5-(hydroxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid

CAS No. 6338-41-6

Molecular formula: C6H6O4

Molecular weight: 142.10900

Appearance and properties: yellowish solid

Density: 1.441 g/cm 3

Melting point: 247C (dec.)

Boiling point: 349.4 C at 760 mmHg

Flash point: 165.1 C

Emissivity: 1.561

Qualitative: Light Sensitive, Very Hygroscopic