A furan-based building block: Furfuryl alcohol is a furan derivative used as a monomer and chemical intermediate. It is best known as the basis of furan resins, which are used as foundry binders for sand casting and to make corrosion-resistant materials, and it also serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Derived ultimately from renewable agricultural feedstocks by way of furfural, it occupies an interesting position between traditional petrochemistry and bio-based chemistry.
Where it is used: In foundries, furan resins made from furfuryl alcohol bind sand into molds and cores that withstand the heat of molten metal, and in the chemical industry the alcohol is a precursor to a range of derivatives. Its reactive hydroxymethyl group and furan ring give it the chemistry needed to polymerize and to participate in numerous synthetic routes, which is why it appears across resins, coatings, and preparative laboratory work.
Verified identity and properties: This TCI product (catalog F0076) is a minimum 98.0% (GC) grade, CAS number 98-00-0, with molecular formula C5H6O2 and molecular weight 98.10. It is a colorless liquid with a melting point of about -29 C, a refractive index of about 1.49, and a specific gravity of about 1.13, and it is TSCA listed. These verified values let users confirm identity and purity before committing the reagent to resin or synthesis work.
Handling and safe storage: Furfuryl alcohol is both light sensitive and air sensitive, so it should be protected from light and air during storage to preserve its quality, with the container kept closed. It ships under DOT as a Hazard Class 6.1 material, UN 2874, Packing Group III, and should be handled with appropriate protective equipment. The Safety Data Sheet should be reviewed before use, and the product carries a California Prop 65 warning.
Recommended For
Furan resin and binder chemistry
Organic synthesis as an intermediate
Foundry and corrosion-resistant materials work
Research and industrial use
Product Details
Chemical name: Furfuryl Alcohol
Purity: Min. 98.0% (GC)
CAS number: 98-00-0
Molecular formula / weight: C5H6O2 / 98.10
Melting point: about -29 C
Refractive index / specific gravity: ~1.49 / ~1.13
Condition to avoid: Light sensitive; air sensitive
Shipping: UN 2874, Hazard Class 6.1, Packing Group III
Manufacturer: TCI (catalog F0076)
Available Variants
F0076-25ML — Furfuryl Alcohol, 25 mL
F0076-500ML — Furfuryl Alcohol, 500 mL
The two variants are the same reagent in 25 mL and 500 mL sizes; select the volume to match your usage.
Primary Industries
Foundry and metal casting
Resins and composites
Chemical synthesis
Research laboratories
Standards and Certifications
TSCA listed; California Prop 65 warning applies
FAQs
What is furfuryl alcohol used for?
Furfuryl alcohol is a furan derivative used as a monomer and intermediate, notably in furan resins for foundry binders and corrosion-resistant materials, and as a building block in organic synthesis. Its reactive hydroxymethyl group and furan ring make it useful across resin chemistry and preparative work.
What are the key properties of this product?
This TCI product (F0076) is a minimum 98.0% (GC) grade, CAS 98-00-0, formula C5H6O2, molecular weight 98.10. It is a colorless liquid with a melting point around -29 C, refractive index about 1.49, and specific gravity about 1.13, and it is TSCA listed.
Why is it light and air sensitive?
Furfuryl alcohol can degrade or discolor on exposure to light and air over time, so it should be stored protected from both to maintain quality. Keeping the container closed and stored per the manufacturer's guidance helps preserve the reagent for resin and synthesis applications.
How is furfuryl alcohol shipped and classified?
It ships under DOT as a Hazard Class 6.1 material, UN 2874, Packing Group III, and should be handled accordingly with appropriate protective equipment. Always review the Safety Data Sheet before use. The product also carries a California Prop 65 warning to note during handling and storage.
What sizes are available?
The reagent is offered in 25 mL and 500 mL sizes. Choosing a size close to your usage helps manage a light- and air-sensitive material, since smaller quantities limit how long an opened container is exposed to conditions that can affect quality over time.
A furan-based building block: Furfuryl alcohol is a furan derivative used as a monomer and chemical intermediate. It is best known as the basis of furan resins, which are used as foundry binders for sand casting and to make corrosion-resistant materials, and it also serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Derived ultimately from renewable agricultural feedstocks by way of furfural, it occupies an interesting position between traditional petrochemistry and bio-based chemistry.
Where it is used: In foundries, furan resins made from furfuryl alcohol bind sand into molds and cores that withstand the heat of molten metal, and in the chemical industry the alcohol is a precursor to a range of derivatives. Its reactive hydroxymethyl group and furan ring give it the chemistry needed to polymerize and to participate in numerous synthetic routes, which is why it appears across resins, coatings, and preparative laboratory work.
Verified identity and properties: This TCI product (catalog F0076) is a minimum 98.0% (GC) grade, CAS number 98-00-0, with molecular formula C5H6O2 and molecular weight 98.10. It is a colorless liquid with a melting point of about -29 C, a refractive index of about 1.49, and a specific gravity of about 1.13, and it is TSCA listed. These verified values let users confirm identity and purity before committing the reagent to resin or synthesis work.
Handling and safe storage: Furfuryl alcohol is both light sensitive and air sensitive, so it should be protected from light and air during storage to preserve its quality, with the container kept closed. It ships under DOT as a Hazard Class 6.1 material, UN 2874, Packing Group III, and should be handled with appropriate protective equipment. The Safety Data Sheet should be reviewed before use, and the product carries a California Prop 65 warning.
Recommended For
Furan resin and binder chemistry
Organic synthesis as an intermediate
Foundry and corrosion-resistant materials work
Research and industrial use
Product Details
Chemical name: Furfuryl Alcohol
Purity: Min. 98.0% (GC)
CAS number: 98-00-0
Molecular formula / weight: C5H6O2 / 98.10
Melting point: about -29 C
Refractive index / specific gravity: ~1.49 / ~1.13
Condition to avoid: Light sensitive; air sensitive
Shipping: UN 2874, Hazard Class 6.1, Packing Group III
Manufacturer: TCI (catalog F0076)
Available Variants
F0076-25ML — Furfuryl Alcohol, 25 mL
F0076-500ML — Furfuryl Alcohol, 500 mL
The two variants are the same reagent in 25 mL and 500 mL sizes; select the volume to match your usage.
Primary Industries
Foundry and metal casting
Resins and composites
Chemical synthesis
Research laboratories
Standards and Certifications
TSCA listed; California Prop 65 warning applies
FAQs
What is furfuryl alcohol used for?
Furfuryl alcohol is a furan derivative used as a monomer and intermediate, notably in furan resins for foundry binders and corrosion-resistant materials, and as a building block in organic synthesis. Its reactive hydroxymethyl group and furan ring make it useful across resin chemistry and preparative work.
What are the key properties of this product?
This TCI product (F0076) is a minimum 98.0% (GC) grade, CAS 98-00-0, formula C5H6O2, molecular weight 98.10. It is a colorless liquid with a melting point around -29 C, refractive index about 1.49, and specific gravity about 1.13, and it is TSCA listed.
Why is it light and air sensitive?
Furfuryl alcohol can degrade or discolor on exposure to light and air over time, so it should be stored protected from both to maintain quality. Keeping the container closed and stored per the manufacturer's guidance helps preserve the reagent for resin and synthesis applications.
How is furfuryl alcohol shipped and classified?
It ships under DOT as a Hazard Class 6.1 material, UN 2874, Packing Group III, and should be handled accordingly with appropriate protective equipment. Always review the Safety Data Sheet before use. The product also carries a California Prop 65 warning to note during handling and storage.
What sizes are available?
The reagent is offered in 25 mL and 500 mL sizes. Choosing a size close to your usage helps manage a light- and air-sensitive material, since smaller quantities limit how long an opened container is exposed to conditions that can affect quality over time.
