Description

5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity furan derivative serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures with high selectivity and yield. It is primarily needed by R&D laboratories and production facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in heterocyclic chemistry.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development and exploring new chemical reactions in process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	32933-01-0
Molecular Formula	C8H8O5
Molecular Weight	184.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Carbethoxy-2-furoic Acid; Ethyl 5-Carboxy-2-furoate; 2-Furancarboxylic Acid, 5-(ethoxycarbonyl)-; 5-Ethoxycarbonylfuran-2-carboxylic Acid; Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic Acid Monoethyl Ester; Monoethyl Furan-2,5-dicarboxylate; 32933-01-0; 5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)-2-furancarboxylic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(Ethoxycarbonyl)Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and production use. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The product is moisture-sensitive; ensure containers are sealed after use to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.