2-Methylcumarone
- CAS No.
- 4265-25-2
- Chemical Name:
- 2-Methylcumarone
- Synonyms
- Benzofuran, 2-methyl-;2-METHYLBENZOFURAN;2-Methylcoumaron;2-Methylcumarone;2-Methylcoumarone;-Methylbenzofuran;α-Methylbenzofuran;RARECHEM AM LA 0019;Glycerol Impurity 71;2-Methylbenzo[b]furan
- CBNumber:
- CB0349840
- Molecular Formula:
- C9H8O
- Molecular Weight:
- 132.16
- MDL Number:
- MFCD00005850
- MOL File:
- 4265-25-2.mol
- MSDS File:
- SDS
| Melting point | 161 °C |
|---|---|
| Boiling point | 197-198 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.057 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| FEMA | 4543 | 2-METHYLBENZOFURAN |
| refractive index |
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| Flash point | 154 °F |
| storage temp. | under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Colorless to light yellow |
| Odor | at 0.10%inpropylene glycol. burnt phenolic |
| JECFA Number | 2105 |
| BRN | 2165 |
| InChI | 1S/C9H8O/c1-7-6-8-4-2-3-5-9(8)10-7/h2-6H,1H3 |
| InChIKey | GBGPVUAOTCNZPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | Cc1cc2ccccc2o1 |
| LogP | 3.45 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 4265-25-2 |
| Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) | 2-METHYLBENZOFURAN |
| FDA UNII | 8X3183BZ3X |
| UNSPSC Code | 12352100 |
| NACRES | NA.22 |
SAFETY
Risk and Safety Statements
| Symbol(GHS) | ![]() GHS07 |
|---|---|
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H302-H227 |
| Precautionary statements | P210-P264-P270-P280-P301+P312-P330-P370+P378-P403+P235-P501 |
| PPE | Eyeshields, Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US) |
| Safety Statements | 23-24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29329990 |
| Storage Class | 10 - Combustible liquids |
2-Methylcumarone price More Price(54)
| Manufacturer | Product number | Product description | CAS number | Packaging | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sigma-Aldrich | 224340 | 2-Methylbenzofuran 96% | 4265-25-2 | 1g | $193 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| Sigma-Aldrich | 224340 | 2-Methylbenzofuran 96% | 4265-25-2 | 5g | $406 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | M3413 | 2-Methylbenzofuran min. 98.0 % | 4265-25-2 | 200MG | $37 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| TCI Chemical | M3413 | 2-Methylbenzofuran min. 98.0 % | 4265-25-2 | 1G | $110 | 2026-04-30 | Buy |
| ChemScene | CS-W013412 | 2-Methylbenzofuran ≥97% | 4265-25-2 | 1g | $19 | 2026-06-04 | Buy |
2-Methylcumarone Chemical Properties, Uses, Production
Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid. Boiling point 197.3-197.8℃, 93-94℃ (2.67kPa), relative density 1.0540 (20/4℃), refractive index 1.5495, flash point 67℃. Soluble in ethanol, ether, insoluble in water.
Uses
2-Methylbenzofuran can be used as a reactant to synthesize enol derivatives via catalytic oxidation by hydrogen peroxide.
Definition
2-Methylcumarone is a member of benzofurans.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 73, p. 4400, 1951 DOI: 10.1021/ja01153a106
Tetrahedron Letters, 14, p. 739, 1973
General Description
2-Methylbenzofuran has been quantitated in water sample by the headspace solid-phase microextraction (SPME) coupled with gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS).
2-Methylcumarone Preparation Products And Raw materials
Raw materials
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Preparation Products
| Supplier | Tel | Country | ProdList | Advantage | |
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| Tianjin Derchemist Science & Technology Co., Ltd. | 22-58627059 13920586291 | zdcomcon@126.com | China | 4198 | 50 |
| J & K SCIENTIFIC LTD. | 18210857532 18210857532 | jkinfo@jkchemical.com | China | 96815 | 76 |
| Meryer (Shanghai) Chemical Technology Co., Ltd. | 4006356688 18621169109 | market03@meryer.com | China | 40202 | 62 |
| Beijing Donghualituo Techonlogy Development Co.,Ltd. | 010-88425576 | sales@dhltchem.com | China | 793 | 59 |
| Beijing dtftchem Technology Co., Ltd. | 010-60275820 13031183356 | elainezt@sina.com | China | 1386 | 62 |
| Energy Chemical | 400-0056266 18918157536; | sales8178@energy-chemical.com | China | 45000 | 61 |
| Accela ChemBio Co.,Ltd. | 4000665055 | marketing@accelachem.com | China | 10972 | 64 |
| Nanjing Chemlin Chemical Co., Ltd | 025-83697070 13770331960 | info@chemlin.com.cn | China | 16307 | 64 |
| Shanghai Hanhong Scientific Co.,Ltd. | 021-54306202 13764082696 | info@hanhongsci.com | China | 42917 | 64 |
| China DongFan Chemical Co.,LTD | 86-0571-85151182 | China | 5681 | 66 |
View Latest Price from 2-Methylcumarone manufacturers
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2026-08-25 | 2-Methylbenzofuran
4265-25-2
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$1.10-9.90 | 1kg | 99%min | 100kg | ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD | |
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2020-01-15 | 2-METHYLBENZOFURAN
4265-25-2
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$5.50 | 1KG | 98%min | 1kg-100kg | Career Henan Chemical Co |
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- 2-Methylbenzofuran
4265-25-2
- $1.10-9.90
- 99%min
- ZHENGZHOU JIUYI TIME NEW MATERIALS CO,.LTD
-

- 2-METHYLBENZOFURAN
4265-25-2
- $5.50
- 98%min
- Career Henan Chemical Co





