A study in the preparation and properties of hydrafuramide.

Conditions have been standardized for the p~_
paration and storage of hydrofuramide, which
can be used with advanta~e in place of furfural in
the Baudouln test. The procedure described for
the preparation of hydrofuramide gives a pure
product in a yield of 58 per cent. The produ(:t
when stored in polyethylene (:ups at 37°C. is stable
for two months; stored at room temperature
(25_30°C.), and in the absence of light and mois.
ture, it is stable for at least six months. The
colour produced in sesame oil and sulphuric acid
with the stored product is comparable to that
produced by an equivalent amount of furfuraL