Description

5-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3-furoic acid is a high-value fluorinated heterocyclic building block essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, combining a furan ring with a trifluoromethyl group, makes it a critical intermediate for developing novel compounds with enhanced properties. This product is primarily sought after by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for creating new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting metabolic and central nervous system diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where the trifluoromethyl group can improve biological activity and environmental stability.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific thermal or chemical resistance.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis, leveraging the electron-withdrawing nature of the trifluoromethyl group.
• Fluorine Chemistry Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial research focused on incorporating fluorine atoms into complex molecules to modulate their physicochemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Methyl-2-(Trifluoromethyl)-3-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	17515-74-1
Molecular Formula	C7H5F3O3
Molecular Weight	194.11 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Furoic acid, 5-methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-; 5-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Trifluoromethyl-5-methyl-3-furoic acid; 5-Methyl-2-trifluoromethyl-3-furancarboxylic acid; α,α,α-Trifluoro-5-methyl-2-furancarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 5-Methyl-2-(trifluoromethyl)-3-furoic acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. We ensure product integrity through comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical quality attributes are provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research and production specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). The product may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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