Description

2-(2-Furyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is a specialized furan-based carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a valuable chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a furan ring and a tertiary carboxylic acid group, makes it a critical precursor for developing pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce complex, heterocyclic motifs into their target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring furan-containing scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its heterocyclic structure for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, flavors, and fragrances where its specific molecular architecture is required.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new coupling and functionalization reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Potential use in synthesizing monomers for polymers or functional materials with specific electronic or optical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(2-Furyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid
CAS No.	24954-13-0
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(2-Furyl)-2-methylpropionic acid; α-Methyl-2-furanacetic acid; 2-Furan-2-yl-2-methylpropanoic acid; 2-Methyl-2-(2-furyl)propanoic acid; 2-(2-Furanyl)-2-methylpropanoic acid; 2-Furylisobutyric acid; (2-Furyl)-α-methylacetic acid; 24954-13-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-(2-Furyl)-2-Methylpropanoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC/GC purity, identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring GMP-grade intermediates and compliance with ICH guidelines for pharmaceutical development.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources. For long-term storage under inert atmosphere, please contact us for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Purity (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.