2,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan2,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan (BHMF) is a heterocyclic organic compound, and is a derivative of a broader class of compounds known as furans. It is produced from cellulose and has received attention as a biofeedstock. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 2,5-Bis(hydroxymethyl)furan, revision 1367872081.

Property

Value

Formula

C6H8O3, 128.13 g/mol

Melting point

75.5 °C

Boiling point

275 °C

Density

1.283 g/cm³

Flash point

120 °C

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