Description

5-(2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Phenyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, specialized heterocyclic building block of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its unique molecular architecture, which combines a nitro-substituted aromatic ring with a furan carboxylic acid moiety, enabling its use in the development of novel chemical entities. It is primarily sought by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries for applications in medicinal chemistry and material science.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical 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, or insecticides, leveraging its nitro-aromatic and heterocyclic structure.
• Material Science: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic materials, such as polymers or ligands for metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), due to its functional groups.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex molecules, including natural product analogs and dyes.
• Ligand Synthesis: Potential use in synthesizing specialized ligands for catalysis or metal complexation studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Phenyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	353504-04-8
Molecular Formula	C12H9NO5
Molecular Weight	247.20 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(2-Methyl-5-nitrophenyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(2-methyl-5-nitrophenyl)-; 5-(2-Methyl-5-nitro-phenyl)-furan-2-carboxylic acid; 353504-04-8; 5-(2-Methyl-5-nitrophenyl)-2-furoic acid; 2-Methyl-5-(2-furoyl)nitrobenzene; 5-(2'-Methyl-5'-nitrophenyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(2-Methyl-5-Nitro-Phenyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and IR spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing all critical specifications. Our quality commitment ensures the material meets the stringent requirements for research and development applications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.