Description

3-Methyl-2-Nitrofuran is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound featuring a nitrofuran core, serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its unique structure makes it a valuable intermediate for developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and functional materials. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create novel molecules with targeted properties.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in antimicrobial and anticancer research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation fungicides, herbicides, and pesticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the nitrofuran moiety.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in heterocyclic chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or functional component in the development of specialized polymers and advanced functional materials.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Serves as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and method development in analytical laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-2-Nitrofuran
CAS No.	38829-39-9
Molecular Formula	C5H5NO3
Molecular Weight	127.10 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nitro-3-methylfuran; 3-Methyl-2-nitrofuran; 2-Nitro-3-methylfuran; Methylnitrofuran; Nitromethylfuran; Furan, 3-methyl-2-nitro-; 3-Methylfuran-2-nitrate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-2-Nitrofuran is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide detailed Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. Our quality commitment supports applications requiring high-purity intermediates for GMP and non-GMP synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in darkness.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
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.