Description

Butyl-(5-Chloromethyl-2-Furoate) is a specialized organic ester derivative of furoic acid, serving as a versatile chemical intermediate. Its value lies in the reactive chloromethyl group, which enables further functionalization and incorporation into more complex molecular architectures. This compound is primarily needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for synthesizing novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for creating complex specialty chemicals and performance materials.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of polymers, coatings, and advanced functional materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Utilized in palladium-catalyzed and other metal-mediated coupling reactions to form carbon-carbon bonds.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing molecular probes and biochemical tools.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl-(5-Chloromethyl-2-Furoate)
CAS No.	21893-86-7
Molecular Formula	C10H13ClO3
Molecular Weight	216.66 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl 5-(Chloromethyl)furan-2-carboxylate; 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furancarboxylic Acid Butyl Ester; n-Butyl 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furoate; 2-Furoic Acid, 5-(Chloromethyl)-, Butyl Ester; Butyl 5-Chloromethyl-2-furoate; Butyl 5-(Chloromethyl)-2-furancarboxylate
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Quality Control

Our Butyl-(5-Chloromethyl-2-Furoate) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specifications such as assay, impurity profile, and physical characteristics is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your research and process requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 3.0%

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