CAS 14003-16-8: 5-Methyl-2-furanmethanamine

(5-Methylfuran-2-yl)methanamine

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(5-Methyl-2-furyl)methylamine is a white solid that has a molecular weight of 134.06 g/mol. It is an organic compound that is used as a precursor in the production of other chemicals, and it can be used to make coatings for metal surfaces. The chemical reacts with hydroxide solutions to form hydrochloric acid, which can react with alkali metals to produce salt and water. This chemical also reacts with acidic solutions to produce salicylic acid, which can be converted into aspirin. (5-Methyl-2-furyl)methylamine may be synthesized by heating salicylaldehyde and methylamine together in an acid solution.