Compound Q&A
Are there alternatives to (5-Methyl-2-furyl)methanol (CAS: 3857-25-8) in synthesis?
Answer
Alternatives to (5-Methyl-2-furyl)methanol (CAS: 3857-25-8) in synthesis include using related furan derivatives such as 2-furylmethanol, or employing other functionalized furans like 2-chloro-5-methylfuran. These alternatives can offer similar reactivity for specific applications, but their availability and cost may vary.
About
CAS No
3857-25-8
English Name
(5-Methyl-2-furyl)methanol
Molecular Formula
C6H8O2
Molecular Weight
112.13 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC=C(O1)CO
InChIKey
VOZFDEJGHQWZHU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-27 00:43
