Description

2,3-Dibromofuran-5-Carboxylic Acid is a halogenated furan derivative that serves as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its core value lies in its reactive bromine atoms and carboxylic acid functionality, enabling precise molecular construction for complex target molecules. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing novel heterocyclic frameworks and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing complex furan or dihydrofuran motifs with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in research and development for creating new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialized polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The bromine substituents make it an excellent substrate for palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) to create more complex biaryl or conjugated systems.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized as a starting material for synthesizing novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts used in asymmetric synthesis.
• Academic and R&D Laboratories: Employed in methodological studies and the exploration of new synthetic pathways in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,3-Dibromofuran-5-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	2434-03-9
Molecular Formula	C5H2Br2O3
Molecular Weight	269.88 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carboxy-2,3-dibromofuran; 2,3-Dibromo-5-furancarboxylic acid; 2,3-Dibromofuran-5-carboxylic acid; Furan-5-carboxylic acid, 2,3-dibromo-; 2,3-Dibromo-5-carboxyfuran; 2,3-Dibromofurancarboxylic acid; 5-Furancarboxylic acid, 2,3-dibromo-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,3-Dibromofuran-5-Carboxylic Acid is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by NMR and IR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. 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 place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This compound may be moisture-sensitive; keep the container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize exposure to atmospheric humidity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.