Description

2-Furanone,5-Acetamido- is a specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound, identified by CAS NO 16275-44-8, is valued for its reactive furanone core functionalized with an acetamido group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for the development of novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly those with heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the creation of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require specific furanone-based structures.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a versatile building block for synthesizing complex flavors, fragrances, and specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model compound in organic chemistry research focused on furanone chemistry.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers or functional agents for advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furanone,5-Acetamido-
CAS No.	16275-44-8
Molecular Formula	C6H7NO3
Molecular Weight	141.13 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Acetamido-2(5H)-furanone; 5-Acetamidofuran-2(5H)-one; 5-Acetylamino-2-furanone; N-Acetyl-5-hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinone; 2(5H)-Furanone, 5-(acetylamino)-; 5-Acetamido-2,5-dihydrofuran-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Furanone,5-Acetamido- is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for pharmaceutical intermediates, ensuring reliability for your critical research and development projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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