Description

4-Benzyl-5-Methyl-2-Furoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound belonging to the furoic acid class, serving as a versatile and valuable synthetic intermediate. Its core value proposition lies in its unique molecular structure, which provides a reactive carboxylic acid group and a benzyl-protected furan ring system, enabling precise chemical modifications for advanced synthesis. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its furan-based heterocyclic core.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs and functional materials.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the multi-step synthesis of specialty chemicals, dyes, and performance materials requiring specific aromatic and heteroaromatic functionalities.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	4-Benzyl-5-Methyl-2-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	3988-93-0
Molecular Formula	C13H12O3
Molecular Weight	216.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methyl-4-benzyl-2-furoic acid; 4-Benzyl-5-methylfuran-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Furoic acid, 4-benzyl-5-methyl-; 3988-93-0; 4-(Phenylmethyl)-5-methyl-2-furancarboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Benzyl-5-Methyl-2-Furoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents. Due to its sensitivity to light, the container should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

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

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