Description

(2E)-3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Acrylic Acid CAS NO 14779-25-0 is a high-purity, unsaturated carboxylic acid derivative featuring a furan ring, serving as a versatile and valuable building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its conjugated system and reactive acid functionality make it a critical intermediate for constructing complex molecular architectures with specific electronic and steric properties. This compound is essential for research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty materials sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting anti-inflammatory or antimicrobial pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Used in the research and production of organic semiconductors, OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) materials, and conductive polymers due to its π-conjugated structure.
• Fine Chemical & Flavor/Fragrance Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing complex fragrance compounds and specialty fine chemicals.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Incorporated as a co-monomer to introduce furan-based moieties into polymer chains, modifying thermal stability and optical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in heterocyclic chemistry, materials science, and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	(2E)-3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	14779-25-0
Molecular Formula	C9H8O3
Molecular Weight	164.16 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-2-furanacrylic acid; (E)-3-(5-Methylfuran-2-yl)acrylic acid; 3-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)-2-propenoic acid; trans-3-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)acrylic acid; 2-Furanacrylic acid, 5-methyl-; β-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)acrylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (2E)-3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Acrylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation to ensure product integrity and traceability for your regulatory and R&D needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for each lot upon request.

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, strong bases, and heat sources.

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.