Description

5-Acetyl-2-Furancarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a versatile furan-based building block and key synthetic intermediate. This compound matters for its role in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing furan heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive acetyl and ester functional groups.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a versatile starting material for constructing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, ligands, and functional materials where the furan ring system imparts specific electronic or structural properties.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of certain furan-based aroma compounds, subject to purity and regulatory compliance.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Acetyl-2-Furancarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	13341-79-2
Molecular Formula	C9H8O4
Molecular Weight	180.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-Acetyl-2-furoate; Methyl 5-Acetylfuran-2-carboxylate; 5-Acetyl-2-furoic Acid Methyl Ester; 2-Furancarboxylic Acid, 5-Acetyl-, Methyl Ester; 5-Acetylfuran-2-carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester; Methyl 5-Acetyl-2-furancarboxylate; 13341-79-2; 5-Acetyl-2-furanoic Acid Methyl Ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Acetyl-2-Furancarboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is produced under strict quality management systems. We provide material that meets high-purity standards suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request, ensuring full traceability and compliance with your project requirements.

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.