Description

5-Nitro-2-Furoyl Chloride is a highly reactive acyl chloride derivative of 5-nitrofuran, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to efficiently introduce the 5-nitro-2-furoyl moiety into target molecules, enabling the creation of compounds with specialized functionalities. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of nitrofuran-based antibiotics and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of novel fungicides and bactericides for crop protection.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialty polymers with unique properties.
• Material Science: Employed in the surface functionalization of materials and the synthesis of advanced organic frameworks.
• Dye and Pigment Manufacturing: Serves as an intermediate for producing complex heterocyclic dyes.
• Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Nitro-2-Furoyl Chloride
CAS No.	25084-14-4
Molecular Formula	C5H2ClNO4
Molecular Weight	175.53 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-2-furancarbonyl chloride; 5-Nitrofuroyl chloride; 2-Furoyl chloride, 5-nitro-; 5-Nitro-2-furoyl chloride; 5-Nitrofuran-2-carbonyl chloride; 25084-14-4; NSC 401106
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-Nitro-2-Furoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay (HPLC), identity confirmation (IR, NMR), and impurity profiling, to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and reactive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent moisture absorption and decomposition. Keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and alcohols.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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