Description

2,5-Furandione,3-Ethyl-4-Methyl- is a specialized furan-based dicarboxylic acid derivative, a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in creating high-performance polymers, fine chemicals, and pharmaceutical active ingredients. It is needed by R&D chemists and production managers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel materials with specific functional properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Polymer Chemistry: Used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other high-performance polymers.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key intermediate in the manufacture of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the synthesis of complex organic molecules for flavors, fragrances, and advanced material science applications.
• Research & Development: A valuable tool for academic and industrial chemists exploring new reactions and catalytic processes involving furan derivatives.
• Coatings and Resins: Can be incorporated into formulations for specialty coatings, adhesives, and resins requiring specific chemical resistance or thermal properties.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	2,5-Furandione,3-Ethyl-4-Methyl-
CAS No.	3552-33-8
Molecular Formula	C7H8O4
Molecular Weight	156.14 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Ethyl-4-methyl-2,5-furandione; 3-Ethyl-4-methylfuran-2,5-dione; 3-Ethyl-4-methylmaleic anhydride; 4-Methyl-3-ethyl-2,5-furandione; 2,5-Furandione, 3-ethyl-4-methyl-; 3-Ethyl-4-methyl-2,5-dioxo-2,5-dihydrofuran
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2,5-Furandione,3-Ethyl-4-Methyl- undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer specifications. Our quality management system is designed to guarantee purity, consistency, and traceability. Comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Specified range
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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