Description

Methyl 2-Formylfuran-3-Carboxylate is a versatile furan-based building block and key synthetic intermediate prized for its reactive aldehyde and ester functional groups. This compound is essential for facilitating complex molecular construction in advanced organic synthesis and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for creating novel heterocyclic compounds and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing complex furan or pyrrole ring systems.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic scaffold.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a key building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Employed in research laboratories for methodological studies, catalysis development, and exploring new chemical spaces.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for the synthesis of organic semiconductors, ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), and other advanced polymeric materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 2-Formylfuran-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	19076-60-9
Molecular Formula	C7H6O4
Molecular Weight	154.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-formyl-3-furoate; 2-Formyl-3-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester; 3-Furancarboxylic acid, 2-formyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 3-furoate-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Carbomethoxy-3-furaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 2-Formylfuran-3-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are 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). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider keeping under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.