2,5-Dimethylfuran2,5-Dimethylfuran is a heterocyclic compound with the formula (CH3)2C4H2O. Although often abbreviated DMF, it should not be confused with dimethylformamide. A derivative of furan, this simple compound is a potential biofuel, being derivable from cellulose. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 2,5-Dimethylfuran, revision 1311640705.

Property

Value

Formula

C6H8O, 96.13 g/mol

Melting point

-62 °C

Boiling point

93 °C

Density

0.8897 g/cm³

Flash point

-1 °C

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