Description

5-Formyl-2-Furancarboxylic Acid is a versatile furan-based building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its dual functional groups, which allow it to serve as a key precursor for the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science industries for creating novel heterocyclic compounds and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical starting material for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with furan or heterocyclic backbones.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and carboxylic acid groups.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for developing bio-based polymers, resins, and functional materials with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of complex fragrance compounds, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a ligand or precursor for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and catalysts due to its chelating potential.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in organic chemistry laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Formyl-2-Furancarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	13529-17-4
Molecular Formula	C6H4O4
Molecular Weight	140.09 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formylfuran-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Formyl-5-furancarboxylic Acid; 5-Carboxy-2-furaldehyde; 2-Carboxy-5-formylfuran; 5-Formyl-2-furoic Acid; FFCA; 5-Formyl-2-furanoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Formyl-2-Furancarboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product may be hygroscopic; keep the container tightly sealed to minimize exposure to moisture.

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	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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