2,5-Dimethylfuran

DMF

Colorless liquid

Liquid

0.905 g · cm -3

-62 ° C

94 ° C

Practically insoluble in water

1.4363 (20 ° C)

Risk

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2,5- dimethylfuran ( DMF, DMF stands, however, commonly used for the solvent is dimethylformamide ) is a heteroaromatic organic chemical compound.

Production and representation

The starting point for the preparation of 2,5 - dimethylfuran, for example, biomass from sugar cane, in particular fructose.

Properties

Dimethylfuran consists of a furan skeleton, which is methylated at the carbon atoms in position 2 and 5.

Use

Dimethylfuran is seen as a potential biofuel, could replace the ethanol. Thereby dimethylfuran has a 40% higher energy density than ethanol, so that it is comparable to gasoline. It is chemically stable and does, in contrast to ethanol moisture from the atmosphere. In addition, it has a lower evaporation rate.