Description

3-Furancarboxylicacid,4-Methyl-,Ethylester(9Ci) is a high-purity furan derivative ester, also known as Ethyl 4-Methyl-2-furoate. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile and valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors for the development of novel compounds and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with heterocyclic frameworks.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a versatile building block for constructing complex molecules in agrochemicals, dyes, and functional materials.
• Flavor & Fragrance Precursor: Serves as a potential starting material for the synthesis of specific flavor and aroma compounds due to its furan ester structure.
• Organic Electronics Research: Investigated as a monomer or precursor in the development of novel polymers and small molecules for electronic applications.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in academic and industrial research to create novel ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Furancarboxylicacid,4-Methyl-,Ethylester(9Ci)
CAS No.	154222-96-5
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Methyl-2-furoate; 4-Methyl-2-furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Methylfuran-2-carboxylate; 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 4-methyl-, ethyl ester; 4-Methyl-2-furoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 4-methyl-2-furancarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-Furancarboxylicacid,4-Methyl-,Ethylester(9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent identity. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 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.