Description

4-Methoxy-5-[(4-Phenoxyanilino)Methylene]-2(5H)-Furanone is a specialized heterocyclic compound featuring a furanone core substituted with methoxy and a phenoxyanilino methylene group, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. This compound is significant for its role in the development of novel organic materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), where its unique structure enables specific chemical transformations. It is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of potential drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new active ingredients for crop protection products, such as herbicides or fungicides.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a precursor or dopant in the creation of advanced materials for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or semiconductors.
• Dye and Pigment Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in the production of specialized dyes and functional pigments due to its conjugated system.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and as a reagent for exploring new organic reactions and catalysis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized to introduce functional groups into polymer chains, modifying their physical or chemical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methoxy-5-[(4-Phenoxyanilino)Methylene]-2(5H)-Furanone
CAS No.	1164540-79-7
Molecular Formula	C18H15NO4
Molecular Weight	309.32 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(4-Phenoxyphenylamino)methylene]-4-methoxy-2(5H)-furanone; 4-Methoxy-5-[(4-phenoxyanilino)methylene]-2-furanone; 2(5H)-Furanone, 4-methoxy-5-[(4-phenoxyanilino)methylene]-; 4-Methoxy-5-((4-phenoxyphenylamino)methylene)furan-2(5H)-one
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Quality Control

Our 4-Methoxy-5-[(4-Phenoxyanilino)Methylene]-2(5H)-Furanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure consistency and compliance with research-grade specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials. Due to its light-sensitive nature, handling should be performed under appropriate conditions to minimize prolonged exposure.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to orange crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

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