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Methylfuran Reference Materials
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Achieve confident quantification of Methylfuran 2methylfuran and 3methylfuran with high-purity, traceable reference materials from HPC Standards. Engineered for GC workflows HSHSSPME, TD, purgeandtrap, our standards support method development, routine testing, and compliance across food, environmental, and industrial monitoring. Each lot is rigorously characterized and supplied with a comprehensive CoA, aligning with international quality requirements for accredited labs. Available as neat materials, readytouse solutions, isotopically labeled analogs, and custom mixturesdelivered in evaporationsafe packaging for reliable calibration and defensible results.
Product | Catalog No./ CAS No. | Quantity | Price | |
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 | 682431 | 1X1000MG | Please log in. | |
 | 683795 | 1X100MG | Please log in. | |
ISO 17034 Certified Reference Material D3-3-Methylfuran solution |  | 694528 | 1X1ML |
High-precision reference materials for methylfuran (2-methylfuran and 3-methylfuran) to support reliable quantification in food, environmental, and industrial monitoring workflows.
Overview
Methylfuran refers primarily to two volatile furan isomers, 2-methylfuran and 3-methylfuran (C5H6O), monitored as process-related contaminants, flavor constituents, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Laboratories require traceable reference materials to ensure accurate identification and quantification across complex matrices.
HPC Standards GmbH supplies rigorously characterized reference materials for methylfuran to support method development, routine testing, and regulatory compliance.
Chemical Identity and Isomers
2-Methylfuran (CAS: 534-22-5) and 3-methylfuran (CAS: 3728-65-2) are structural isomers of furan substituted with a methyl group. They differ in chromatographic behavior and response factors; method validation should address both isomers where required.
Empirical formula: C5H6O; molecular weight ~82.10 g/mol. High volatility and low polarity influence sampling and analytical strategies.
Physicochemical Properties
Highly volatile, low-boiling liquids with strong flammability. High vapor pressure and low water solubility; good solubility in organic solvents (e.g., methanol, hexane). Volatility favors headspace techniques; sorptive losses and evaporation must be controlled during sample handling and calibration.
Uses and Sources
Formed during thermal processing of foods (e.g., coffee roasting, canning, Maillard and pyrolysis pathways). Occurs as a flavoring component in complex aroma profiles.
Arises in environmental and industrial contexts as a VOC from combustion, biomass processing, and solvent- or biofuel-related streams. Present in indoor and ambient air depending on sources.
Occurrence in Food and Environment
Detected in roasted, baked, and canned foods and beverages (notably coffee and cocoa-derived products). Concentrations vary with roasting degree, matrix composition, and storage conditions.
Environmental monitoring targets indoor air, workplace atmospheres, and emissions from thermal processes. Due to reactivity and volatility, ambient concentrations can be episodic.
Regulatory Landscape
Methylfuran may be addressed under frameworks for flavoring substances, VOC emissions, and occupational exposure. Food and environmental laboratories should consult regional legislation (e.g., EU, US, national authorities) for applicable guidance, method standards, and reporting limits.
Reporting against internal specifications, customer requirements, or regulatory limits requires validated methods and traceable calibration using suitable reference materials.
Monitoring and Analytical Methods
Typical approaches: GC-FID/GC-MS, GC-MS/MS; headspace (HS) or HS-SPME for foods and matrices with significant volatility. Purge-and-trap or thermal desorption (TD) from sorbent tubes for air monitoring.
Column selection: low- to mid-polarity phases that resolve 2- and 3-methylfuran and co-eluting matrix volatiles. Employ isomer-specific identification (mass spectra, retention indices) to avoid mis-quantification.
Sample Preparation
Foods/beverages: HS or HS-SPME with temperature and salt optimization; minimize equilibration bias and carryover. Air: active sampling on suitable sorbents (e.g., Tenax, carbonaceous phases) with controlled flow, humidity management, and TD to GC.
Use airtight vessels, short handling times, and chilled conditions when feasible to mitigate evaporative losses.
Calibration and Quantification
Matrix-matched calibration or standard addition recommended for complex foods. Internal standardization improves precision; isotopically labeled analogs enhance accuracy across variable recoveries and purge efficiencies.
Establish detection/quantification limits, linearity, precision, and uncertainty for each isomer. Validate recovery and stability for the full sample workflow.
Quality Assurance
Employ traceable reference materials with comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (CoA) detailing identity confirmation, purity, concentration (with uncertainties), and solvent composition.
Include ongoing QC: blanks, duplicates, control samples, bracketing standards, and system suitability checks to ensure method robustness across batches and instruments.
Human Toxicity
Methylfurans exhibit acute toxicity at sufficient exposures and can cause irritation and central nervous system effects. Metabolic activation may generate reactive intermediates associated with organ toxicity in experimental systems.
Exposure control via engineering measures, PPE, and rigorous handling procedures is essential in laboratory and industrial settings. Refer to product-specific SDS for hazard classification and first-aid guidance.
Occupational Exposure and Safety Measures
Highly flammable, volatile substances; use in fume hoods with explosion-proof ventilation and ignition source control. Implement closed handling where possible to reduce inhalation exposure.
Recommended PPE: lab coat, safety glasses, suitable chemical-resistant gloves. Store in flammables cabinets, segregated from oxidizers and heat. Follow site-specific OELs and air monitoring practices where applicable.
Environmental Impact
As VOCs, methylfurans contribute to photochemical smog formation. Rapid atmospheric reactions and volatility limit persistence in soil and water; however, emissions mitigation remains relevant for air quality.
Spill management should prioritize vapor containment, ignition control, and proper waste collection to prevent releases.
Storage and Stability
Store sealed at 2–8 °C or per CoA/SDS, protected from light and heat. Minimize headspace; use crimped or PTFE-lined closures. For solutions, confirm solvent compatibility and monitor for evaporation or adsorption losses.
Observe stated shelf life and recheck concentration for long-term studies or after repeated opening.
Product Formats and Concentrations
Available as neat materials and ready-to-use solutions (e.g., in methanol or other suitable solvents) at application-relevant concentrations for GC workflows.
Ampouled or crimp-cap vials to support single-use accuracy and minimize evaporation. Multi-component mixtures including methylfurans on request.
Documentation and Compliance
Each product is supplied with a CoA including identity confirmation, assigned value with uncertainty, recommended storage, and intended use.
Production and testing follow international quality requirements to meet the needs of accredited laboratories operating under ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 17034-related systems.
Isotopically Labeled Options
Isotopically labeled methylfuran analogs (e.g., deuterated) are available to support internal standardization, correction of matrix effects, and improved measurement uncertainty in trace-level quantification.
Contact us for current availability and custom labeling schemes aligned with your method.
Custom Mixtures and Matrices
Custom reference materials tailored to your target analyte lists, concentrations, and solvents. Options for food-relevant simulants and air-sampling configurations to match your workflow.
Batch-specific documentation and homogeneity testing available for project or proficiency testing needs.
Shipping Information
Shipped under applicable transport regulations for flammable liquids. Temperature-controlled shipping available where required to maintain integrity.
Products are packed to minimize evaporation and photodegradation; include SDS and CoA with each shipment.
Applications and Industries
Food and beverage aroma and contaminant profiling; environmental and indoor air VOC monitoring; occupational hygiene; process and emissions control; R&D on thermal processing and bio-based fuels.
Suitable for method development, routine surveillance, and compliance reporting across industrial and contract testing laboratories.
Analytical Standards
HPC Standards provides methylfuran reference materials designed for accurate calibration, method validation, and quality control across GC-based determinations of 2-methylfuran and 3-methylfuran.
Reach out for technical support on method selection, isomer resolution, and uncertainty budgeting to ensure defensible data quality.