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Furoin

Also known as 2,2'-Furoin, Ethanone, 1,2-di-2-furanyl-2-hydroxy-, Furoylfurylcarbinol

CAS 552-86-3Formula C10H8O4Molar mass 192.17 g/molEC 209-024-8
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Furoin chemical structure, C10H8O4, CAS 552-86-3
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
Appearance
Needles from alcohol
Melting point
138 °C
Solubility
SLIGHTLY SOL IN HOT WATER, ALCOHOL, SOL IN ETHER, METHANOL, HOT ALCOHOL
HS code
293219
Category
Heterocyclic building blocks
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What is Furoin?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Furoin is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H8O4 and a molar mass of 192.17 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 552-86-3. The IUPAC name is 1,2-bis(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethanone.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
1,2-bis(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethanone
CAS number
552-86-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
209-024-8
Molecular formula
C10H8O4
UNII
FP41RNB020
MDL number
MFCD00003246
InChIKey
MIJRFWVFNKQQDK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C10H8O4/c11-9(7-3-1-5-13-7)10(12)8-4-2-6-14-8/h1-6,9,11H
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C1=COC(=C1)C(C(=O)C2=CC=CO2)O

Synonyms

  • 2,2'-Furoin
  • Ethanone, 1,2-di-2-furanyl-2-hydroxy-
  • Furoylfurylcarbinol
  • alpha-Furoin
  • Ethanone, 1,2-di-2-furyl-2-hydroxy-
  • 1,2-Di-2-furanyl-2-hydroxyethanone
  • 1,2-Di(2-furyl)-2-hydroxyethanone
  • Ketone, 2-furyl alpha-hydroxyfurfuryl
  • 1,2-Bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxyethanone
  • 5-19-05-00551 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)
  • 2-Furyl(hydroxy)methyl 2-furyl ketone
  • 2-Hydroxy-1,2-di-2-furanyl-ethanone
  • Furoin (8CI)
  • 2,2'Furoin
  • 1,2Di2furanyl2hydroxyethanone
  • Ethanone, 1,2di2furyl2hydroxy
  • Furoin, (+-)-
  • Ethanone, 1,2di2furanyl2hydroxy
  • Ketone, 2furyl alphahydroxyfurfuryl
  • 2,2-Furoin
  • 1,2-Di(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethanone
  • 1,2-bis(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethanone
  • 1,2-bis(2-furyl)-2-hydroxy-ethanone
  • 1,2-Di(2-furyl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one
  • 1,2-bis(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one
Show all 33 synonyms
  • 1,2-Di(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethan-1-one
  • Ethanone,2-di-2-furyl-2-hydroxy-
  • Ethanone,2-di-2-furanyl-2-hydroxy-
  • 22'-Furoin
  • 2,2 inverted exclamation mark -Furoin
  • Furoin, 98%
  • Cambridge id 5105616
  • MixCom1_000015

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Appearance
Needles from alcoholexp.
Melting point
138 °Cexp.
Solubility
SLIGHTLY SOL IN HOT WATER, ALCOHOL, SOL IN ETHER, METHANOL, HOT ALCOHOLexp.

Values vary by grade. Ask suppliers for the COA or TDS of the batch you buy.

Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
192.17 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
192.0423 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.79calc.
Topological polar surface area
63.58 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
3calc.
Heavy atoms
14calc.
Rings
2calc.
Aromatic rings
2calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.1calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
1calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C(Cc1ccco1)c1ccco1

O=C(Cc1ccco1)c1ccco1

2 rings, 13 atoms, the 1,2-Di-2-furanylethanone ring system.

2 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Regulatory status

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United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Inactive in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Furoin is traded under.

HS 2932.19Indicative HS code

Compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the…

World exports in 2024
$2.62B
−6.4% vs 2023, imports $2.56B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. Germany57.9%
  2. Italy11.5%
  3. China10.4%
Top importers
  1. Greece40.4%
  2. Japan16.3%
  3. Germany12.8%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Furoin is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Furoin, based on the data on this page

What is Furoin?

Furoin is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H8O4 and a molar mass of 192.17 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 552-86-3. The IUPAC name is 1,2-bis(furan-2-yl)-2-hydroxyethanone.

What is the CAS number of Furoin?

The CAS registry number of Furoin is 552-86-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Furoin?

The molecular formula of Furoin is C10H8O4 and its molar mass is 192.17 g/mol.

What is Furoin used for?

Known uses and roles of Furoin include building blocks in research and laboratory and screening compounds in research and laboratory.

Is Furoin hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Furoin is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Furoin?

Furoin is usually classified under HS code 293219 (Compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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