Description

Diethyl Furfurylidene Malonate is a versatile organic compound featuring a furan ring conjugated with a malonate ester moiety. This unique structure makes it a valuable building block and reactive intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical R&D sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive diene character in Diels-Alder reactions.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a crucial building block for specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: Employed in methodological development and as a starting material for novel organic compounds in R&D laboratories.
• Polymer Chemistry: Potential monomer or cross-linking agent for creating polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex organic dyes due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	Diethyl Furfurylidene Malonate
CAS No.	17448-96-3
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₄O₅
Molecular Weight	238.24 g/mol
Synonyms	Diethyl (2-furylmethylene)propanedioate; Diethyl (furan-2-ylmethylene)malonate; Furfurylidenemalonic Acid Diethyl Ester; 2-Furylmethylidenemalonic Acid Diethyl Ester; Propanedioic acid, 2-(2-furanylmethylene)-, diethyl ester; Diethyl 2-[(furan-2-yl)methylidene]propanedioate
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Quality Control

Our Diethyl Furfurylidene Malonate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay (by HPLC or GC), identity (by IR/NMR), and impurity profiles are provided and available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. The compound is light-sensitive (store away from light).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to amber liquid or low-melting solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC/GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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