6565-31-7

Basic information

• Product Name: 2-(furan-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane
• CAS NO: 6565-31-7
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₂O₃
• Molecular Weight: 168.1898
• Mol File: 6565-31-7.mol
• Article Data: 2

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 223.2°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 102°C
• Density: 1.066g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.145mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.459
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2-(furan-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2-(furan-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane(6565-31-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2-(furan-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane(6565-31-7)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 6565-31-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

General Description

2-(furan-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane, also known as "Furfurylidene glycol," is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C8H10O3. It is a cyclic organic compound consisting of a furan ring and a dioxolane ring, with two methyl groups attached to the dioxolane ring. 2-(furan-2-yl)-4,5-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane is commonly used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient, adding a sweet, caramel-like aroma to various products. It is also used in the production of resins, adhesives, and in the pharmaceutical industry as a starting material for synthesizing other compounds. Furfurylidene glycol is considered to be relatively stable and has low toxicity, making it safe for use in various applications.

Upstream product

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Relevant articles and documents

Torii-Type Electrosynthesis of α,β-Unsaturated Esters from Furfurylated Ethylene Glycols and Amino Alcohols

Electrosynthesis of unsaturated esters from furan derivatives, reported by Torii et al. in 1976, is an attractive method for the valorization of furanoic platform chemicals. Nevertheless, it has received practically no attention, presumably due to specific reaction conditions including the use of expensive Pt electrodes. With the aim of expanding the application of Torii-type ester electrosynthesis, we explored the electrochemical transformation of O-furfuryl ethylene glycols and N-furfuryl amino alcohols to esters 5. These can be obtained in two consecutive electrochemical steps: bis-alkoxylation of the furan derived substrates 3 to give spirocycles 4, followed by ring-opening involving oxidative fragmentation of the C?C bond. Both steps can be carried out at ambient conditions, using inexpensive graphite electrodes; however, each step required a different supporting electrolyte and acidic additive to achieve good yields of the product. Additionally, conditions were found for efficient one-pot transformation of N-furfuryl amino alcohols to esters 5 while O-furfuryl ethylene glycols under the same conditions gave esters 5 in moderate yields.