Description

5-Chloro-2-Furoyl Chloride is a highly reactive bifunctional heterocyclic building block, serving as a critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce both a chlorinated furan moiety and an acid chloride functional group, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the chlorofuran structure imparts specific biological activity.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal or chemical resistance properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of sophisticated ligands for metal catalysis and organocatalysts.
• Material Science Research: Used to synthesize functional organic materials, including liquid crystals and organic semiconductors.
• Custom Synthesis and Contract Manufacturing: A vital reagent for fine chemical manufacturers offering bespoke synthesis services to clients.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Chloro-2-Furoyl Chloride
CAS No.	24078-79-3
Molecular Formula	C5H2Cl2O2
Molecular Weight	164.98 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Chloro-2-furancarbonyl chloride; 5-Chlorofuran-2-carbonyl chloride; 5-Chloro-2-furoyl chloride; 2-Furoyl chloride, 5-chloro-; 5-Chloro-2-furanoic acid chloride
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Quality Control

Our 5-Chloro-2-Furoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (by GC/HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, guaranteeing traceability, consistency, and reliability for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and amines. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent and acid chloride, it is moisture-sensitive and should be handled under inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for prolonged storage to maintain purity. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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