BUTYL FURACRYLATE

Chemical Properties

Colorless or pale yellowish liquid. Sp.Gr. 1.05. B.P. 248℃. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils. Musty-floral odor, between theherbaceous and the floral, sweet and slightly green.

Synthesis

Butyl furacrylate is prepared by esterification of 2-Furacrylic acid with n-Butanol. The acid is obtained from Furfural by Perkins reaction.