Description

Ethyl 5-Formylfuran-3-Carboxylate is a high-value furan-based building block and versatile chemical intermediate. This compound is critical for the synthesis of complex molecules, offering a reactive formyl group and an ester functionality for diverse chemical transformations. It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those with furan or heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic molecules via reactions at the aldehyde and ester sites.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or precursor for developing polymers and functional materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Potential intermediate for synthesizing specific furan-based aroma compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Ethyl 5-Formylfuran-3-Carboxylate
CAS No.	32365-53-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8O4
Molecular Weight	168.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-3-furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 5-Formyl-3-furoate; 3-Carbethoxy-5-formylfuran; 5-Carbethoxy-2-furaldehyde; 2-Formyl-5-(ethoxycarbonyl)furan; Ethyl 5-oxo-2,5-dihydrofuran-3-carboxylate (tautomer); 32365-53-0
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 5-Formylfuran-3-Carboxylate is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.