Description

(2,5-Dimethylfuran-3-Yl)-Acetic Acid is a high-purity furan derivative building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for the development of novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is primarily sought by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthon in the research and development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the furan ring's bioactivity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for functional polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Research: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for methodology development, such as cross-coupling reactions or ring-forming transformations.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential use as an intermediate for synthesizing complex aroma chemicals, given the furan backbone's relevance in flavor chemistry.
• Custom Synthesis & Contract Manufacturing: A critical starting material for custom synthesis projects requiring specific, high-value furan-based intermediates.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	(2,5-Dimethylfuran-3-Yl)-Acetic Acid
CAS No.	100909-95-3
Molecular Formula	C10H12O3
Molecular Weight	180.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl)acetic acid; (2,5-Dimethyl-3-furyl)acetic acid; 3-Furanacetic acid, 2,5-dimethyl-; 100909-95-3; (2,5-Dimethylfuran-3-yl)acetic acid; 2,5-Dimethyl-3-furanacetic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of (2,5-Dimethylfuran-3-Yl)-Acetic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the product meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for each lot, confirming identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame.

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%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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