Description

Furoyl Chloride is a highly reactive acyl chloride derivative of furoic acid, serving as a critical building block in organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the furoyl moiety, enabling the production of various esters, amides, and other functionalized compounds. This versatile reagent is essential for manufacturers and R&D teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create active ingredients, advanced intermediates, and performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key reagent in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for introducing the furan ring system.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides as a core building block.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialized polymers and resins with unique properties.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and colorants.
• Flavor and Fragrance Compounds: Employed in the controlled synthesis of specific aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A fundamental tool in academic and industrial labs for constructing heterocyclic compounds and conducting acylation reactions.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Furoyl Chloride
CAS No.	1300-32-9
Molecular Formula	C5H3ClO2
Molecular Weight	130.53 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furoyl chloride; Furan-2-carbonyl chloride; 2-Furancarbonyl chloride; α-Furoyl chloride; NSC 401801
EINECS	215-081-2

Quality Control

Our Furoyl Chloride is produced and handled under stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the rigorous demands of synthesis applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and highly volatile nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (Karl Fischer)	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.