Description

Ethyl 2-Furoate is a high-purity organic ester compound, also known as Ethyl Furoate. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient, valued for its unique organoleptic properties and reactivity. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Agent: Used as a building block or direct component in creating fruity, caramelic, or nutty flavor profiles for food, beverages, and perfumery.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug substances.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent or intermediate in various organic transformations, including esterifications and condensations, for research and industrial-scale production.
• Specialty Chemicals: Employed in the manufacture of agrochemicals, dyes, and other performance chemicals where the furoate moiety is required.
• Aroma Chemical Production: A fundamental material for synthesizing more complex aroma chemicals and fragrance compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 2-Furoate
CAS No.	1335-40-6
Molecular Formula	C7H8O3
Molecular Weight	140.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Furoate; Ethyl 2-Furancarboxylate; 2-Furoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl Pyromucate; FEMA 2437; NSC 406180; Ethyl α-Furoate; Ethyl Furanoate
EINECS	215-614-1

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 2-Furoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the required specifications for identity, purity, and composition. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are provided with every shipment and are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.475 - 1.485
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	1.115 - 1.135

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