Description

2,5-Dihydro-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key chiral building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its functionalized furan ring, which provides a reactive scaffold for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity intermediates for the development of active ingredients and novel materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds containing dihydrofuran or tetrahydrofuran motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive carboxylic acid group for further derivatization.
• Fine Chemical Building Block: Employed in asymmetric synthesis and catalysis to create chiral compounds for flavors, fragrances, and specialty polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: Serves as a standard reagent in methodological development for ring-opening, cycloaddition, and functional group transformation reactions.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifying agent for the development of novel biodegradable or functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dihydro-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	22694-55-9
Molecular Formula	C5H6O3
Molecular Weight	114.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dihydro-2-furancarboxylic acid; 2-Carboxy-2,5-dihydrofuran; δ2-Dihydro-2-furancarboxylic acid; 2,5-Dihydrofuran-2-carboxylic acid; 3,6-Dihydro-2-furancarboxylic acid; 2,5-Dihydro-2-furoic acid; (2,5-Dihydrofuran-2-yl)formic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dihydro-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high chemical purity and lot-to-lot consistency suitable for demanding synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and oxidizing agents. For long-term storage, consider inert atmosphere conditions to maintain optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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