Description

(2-Furyl)Glyoxylic Acid is a versatile furan-based organic acid derivative, serving as a key building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, featuring both a reactive glyoxylic acid moiety and a furan ring, enabling its use in the production of complex heterocyclic compounds and fine chemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, pharmaceutical intermediates manufacturers, and agrochemical formulators seeking to create novel active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: A critical precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing furan heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals requiring specific furan-based architectures.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of novel polymers and bio-based materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including catalysis and green chemistry applications.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand for metal complexes due to its carboxylic acid and heterocyclic oxygen donor atoms.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2-Furyl)Glyoxylic Acid
CAS No.	1467-70-5
Molecular Formula	C6H4O4
Molecular Weight	140.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furoylformic Acid; 2-Furylglyoxylic Acid; α-Keto-2-furanacetic Acid; 2-Furyloxoacetic Acid; 2-Furanoglyoxylic Acid; Pyromucoylformic Acid; NSC 403697; Furan-2-yl-oxoacetic acid
EINECS	215-983-9

Quality Control

Our (2-Furyl)Glyoxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and spectroscopic identification (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets stringent specifications for research and industrial use. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, confirming identity, purity, and conformance to agreed parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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