Furfural Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- 2-Furaldehyde
- 2-Furancarboxaldehyde
Furfural supplier for refining, resin and chemical processing buyers in Malaysia. Furfural is a heterocyclic aldehyde, 2-furancarboxaldehyde, produced from the pentosans in agricultural residues such as corncobs, sugarcane bagasse and rice hulls. It is a colourless to yellow oily liquid with an almond-like odour that darkens on exposure to air.
Technical and refined grades are selected against purity, colour and acidity limits set by the buyer. Because furfural is a reactive material, specification and handling documentation are matched to the intended process. State the end use so the quoted grade fits.
Typical uses include extractive solvent for lubricating-oil refining, intermediate feed for furfuryl alcohol, furan derivatives and resin chemistry, and flavour or fragrance work using an application-qualified grade. Suitability is assessed against the finished process.
Send the technical or refined grade, purity, colour and acidity limits, process use, quantity and delivery location. The furfural offer confirms packing, available documents and delivery timing for that specification.
- CAS number
- 98-01-1
- Formula
- C5H4O2
- Grade
- technical grade, refined grade
- Appearance
- colourless to yellow oily liquid with an almond-like odour, darkening on exposure to air
Furfural grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical-grade furfural | colourless to yellow oily liquid | purity and impurity limits to the quoted specification | Extractive solvent and chemical intermediate for lubricating-oil refining and downstream synthesis where a high-purity furfural stream is required. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| Refined-grade furfural | colourless to pale yellow liquid | purity, colour and acidity to the quoted specification | Resin, flavour and fragrance applications where colour, acidity and impurity limits are controlled for the finished process. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy furfural from ChemTrade
Request a quote for furfural
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Identity | furfural, 2-furancarboxaldehyde | — |
| CAS number | 98-01-1 | — |
| Formula | C5H4O2 | — |
| Appearance | colourless to yellow oily liquid, darkening on exposure to air | — |
| Boiling point | around 162 degrees C | — |
| Relative density | around 1.16 g per cubic centimetre | — |
Furfural applications
Safety and handling
Keep furfural sealed in a cool, well-ventilated place away from heat and strong oxidisers. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about furfural
What is furfural used for?
Furfural is a heterocyclic aldehyde used as an extractive solvent for lubricating-oil refining, as an intermediate for furfuryl alcohol, furan derivatives and resin chemistry, and as a flavour or fragrance component in specified formulations.
Where does furfural come from?
Furfural is produced from the pentosans in agricultural residues such as corncobs, sugarcane bagasse and rice hulls. Origin and production route are confirmed with the quotation.
Which furfural grade should I request?
Technical grade suits solvent and intermediate use, while refined grade suits resin, flavour and fragrance work where colour and acidity are controlled. State the end use and purity requirement so the quote matches.
What specifications should be sent with a furfural enquiry?
Include the required purity, colour and acidity limits, quantity and delivery location. These limits provide the comparison basis for the quoted technical or refined grade.
How is furfural priced?
Furfural pricing reflects purity, colour and acidity limits, grade, quantity, packing and delivery location. The quotation states the selected specification and its commercial validity period.