Description

5-Benzyl-2-Furoic Acid is a versatile organic compound featuring a benzyl-substituted furan carboxylic acid structure. This compound serves as a valuable pharmaceutical intermediate and synthetic building block in advanced organic chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical sectors for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Used in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional polymers.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: Valuable reagent for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds in academic and industrial R&D.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or additive for advanced polymeric materials with specific properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Benzyl-2-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	1917-16-4
Molecular Formula	C12H10O3
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Benzylfuran-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Furoic Acid, 5-Benzyl-; 5-(Phenylmethyl)-2-furancarboxylic Acid; 5-Benzyl-2-furanoic Acid; NSC 403697; 1917-16-4; 5-Benzylfuroic Acid
EINECS	217-632-6

Quality Control

Our 5-Benzyl-2-Furoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed specifications for traceability and quality assurance, supporting compliance in regulated applications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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