Description

5-Iodo-2-Furoic Acid, 97% is a halogenated furan derivative serving as a versatile and high-purity synthetic building block. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating complex organic transformations, particularly in the construction of heterocyclic frameworks and as a precursor in pharmaceutical research. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for their synthesis pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those containing furan or iodine motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for developing advanced organic materials, including polymers and liquid crystals.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Acts as a substrate in palladium-catalyzed reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) due to the reactive iodine atom, enabling carbon-carbon bond formation.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial laboratories for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functionalized molecules.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Used as a high-purity standard for analytical method development and quality control in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	5-Iodo-2-Furoic Acid, 97%
CAS No.	18614-11-4
Molecular Formula	C5H3IO3
Molecular Weight	237.98 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodo-2-furancarboxylic acid; 5-Iodofuran-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Furoic acid, 5-iodo-; 5-Iodo-2-furoic acid; 5-Iodofuroic acid; 18614-11-4; 5-Iodo-2-furanoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2-Furoic Acid, 97% is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity verification and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the specified 97% minimum purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) with detailed batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm

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