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Benzo[b]furan, 97+%
CAS: 271-89-6 | C8H6O | 118.14 g/mol
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1522509
Description
Benzo[b]furan is used in the manufacture of coumarone-indene resin. It has been used to make floor tiles and other products. It is also used as a coating on grapefruit, lemons, lirnes, oranges, tangelos and tangerines and in the production of COITosion-resistant paints and varnishes, in water-resistant coatings on paper products and fabrics and as adhesives in food containers.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
ApplicationsBenzo[b]furan is used in the manufacture of coumarone-indene resin. It has been used to make floor tiles and other products. It is also used as a coating on grapefruit, lemons, lirnes, oranges, tangelos and tangerines and in the production of COITosion-resistant paints and varnishes, in water-resistant coatings on paper products and fabrics and as adhesives in food containers.
Solubility
Not miscible in water.
Notes
Stable under recommended storage conditions. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and heat.
Specifications
Benzo[b]furan | |
1.095 | |
56°C (133°F) | |
C8H6O | |
MFCD00005847 | |
UN1993 | |
14,1088 | |
Not miscible in water. | |
O1C=CC2=CC=CC=C12 | |
118.14 | |
CHEBI:35260 | |
≥99% |
271-89-6 | |
173°C to 175°C | |
Aromatic | |
1.566 | |
10 g | |
107704 | |
benzofuran, 2,3-benzofuran, coumarone, benzo b furan, cumarone, benzofurfuran, 1-oxindene, coumaron, 1-oxidene | |
IANQTJSKSUMEQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
1-benzofuran | |
9223 | |
118.14 |
Chemical Identifiers
271-89-6 | |
118.14 | |
IANQTJSKSUMEQM-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
9223 | |
1-benzofuran |
C8H6O | |
MFCD00005847 | |
benzofuran, 2,3-benzofuran, coumarone, benzo b furan, cumarone, benzofurfuran, 1-oxindene, coumaron, 1-oxidene | |
CHEBI:35260 | |
O1C=CC2=CC=CC=C12 |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H226-H351
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Suspected of causing cancer.
P201-P202-P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P281-P303+P361+P353-P308+P313-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H351
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 205-982-6
RTECSNumber : DF6423800
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Keep cold
RUO – Research Use Only