Description

2,5-Dihydrofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block with a fused carboxylic acid functionality. This compound is valued for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical research and fine chemical synthesis. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel molecular scaffolds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and novel drug candidates, particularly those containing dihydrofuran or tetrahydrofuran motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive carboxylic acid group for further derivatization.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where specific heterocyclic structures are required.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including cycloaddition reactions and ring-opening polymerizations.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in the synthesis of monomers for specialized polymers with unique thermal or mechanical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dihydrofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	1002728-73-5
Molecular Formula	C5H6O3
Molecular Weight	114.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Furoic acid, 2,5-dihydro-; 2,5-Dihydro-3-furoic acid; 2,3-Dihydro-5-furancarboxylic acid; 3-Carboxy-2,5-dihydrofuran; Dihydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 2,5-Dihydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dihydrofuran-3-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent degradation by atmospheric moisture. Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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