Description

2-Bromo-3-Furoic Acid is a halogenated furan derivative serving as a versatile and high-value synthetic building block. Its core value lies in providing a functionalized, brominated heterocyclic scaffold essential for constructing complex molecules in advanced research and development. This compound is particularly needed by pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in medicinal chemistry, ligand synthesis, and the development of novel polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive bromine atom for further functionalization.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or functional modifier in the creation of specialty polymers, coatings, and advanced materials with tailored properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Employed in the design and synthesis of novel ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysis, useful in asymmetric synthesis.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Utilized in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic substitutions to introduce the furoic acid moiety into more complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research & Development: Serves as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Bromo-3-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	197846-05-2
Molecular Formula	C5H3BrO3
Molecular Weight	190.98 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Bromo-2-furancarboxylic acid; 2-Bromofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Bromofuroic acid; 2-Bromo-3-furanoic acid; 2-Bromo-3-carboxyfuran; 3-Bromo-2-furoic acid; Furan-3-carboxylic acid, 2-bromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Bromo-3-Furoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for research and synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications 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, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, and sources of ignition.

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.