Description

5-Iodo-2-Furancarboxaldehyde is a versatile halogenated furan derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring both an aldehyde and an iodine substituent on the furan ring, makes it a valuable precursor for constructing complex heterocyclic compounds and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries seeking to develop new active ingredients and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for antiviral, antimicrobial, and anticancer agents.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive halogen and aldehyde functionalities.
• Material Science: Building block for creating functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: Valuable reagent in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Sonogashira) and as a scaffold for heterocyclic chemistry in R&D laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Industry: Intermediate in the synthesis of specialized colorants and photographic sensitizers.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Iodo-2-Furancarboxaldehyde
CAS No.	2689-65-8
Molecular Formula	C5H3IO2
Molecular Weight	237.98 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Iodofuran-2-carboxaldehyde; 5-Iodo-2-furaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-iodofuran; 5-Iodofurfural; 5-Iodo-2-furancarbaldehyde; 5-Iodofurancarboxaldehyde; 2689-65-8; 5-Iodo-2-furylcarboxaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Iodo-2-Furancarboxaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all specifications are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere. Keep away from strong bases and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.