Description

2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)Furan is a high-purity organic building block with the CAS registry number 15970-74-8. This compound is valued for its unique furan and benzophenone-derived structure, making it a versatile intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and industrial R&D departments engaged in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced crop protection agents and pesticides, where its structure contributes to specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor in the synthesis of organic electronic materials, such as ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) or components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, dyes, and photoinitiators.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)Furan
CAS No.	15970-74-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₃
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)furan; 4-Methoxyphenyl 2-furyl ketone; (4-Methoxyphenyl)(furan-2-yl)methanone; 2-Furyl 4-methoxyphenyl ketone; 2-(p-Methoxybenzoyl)furan; Furan-2-yl-(4-methoxyphenyl)methanone; 15970-74-8
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(4-Methoxybenzoyl)Furan is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your research or production 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.