Description

Furan-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid CAS NO 4282-24-0 is a versatile heterocyclic dicarboxylic acid derivative, serving as a key building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound is valued for its rigid furan core and dual carboxylic acid functionality, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for creating fused heterocyclic systems with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its furan scaffold for bioactivity.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polyesters, polyamides, and other high-performance polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent: Its dicarboxylate groups make it suitable for synthesizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and coordination complexes for catalysis and sensing applications.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex, functionalized organic molecules for research and development.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a starting material for synthesizing flavors, fragrances, and other specialty fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Furan-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid
CAS No.	4282-24-0
Molecular Formula	C6H4O5
Molecular Weight	156.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2,3-Furandicarboxylic Acid; 2,3-FDCA; 2,3-Furandicarboxylic Acid; 2,3-Pyrandicarboxylic Acid; 3-Carboxy-2-furancarboxylic Acid; 2,3-Dicarboxyfuran; Furan-2,3-dioic Acid; 2,3-Furandioic Acid
EINECS	224-285-9

Quality Control

Our Furan-2,3-Dicarboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including HPLC purity, identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR, and residual solvent analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each batch, detailing all specifications and test results. Our quality commitment ensures the material is suitable for demanding R&D and scale-up applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and light-sensitive; therefore, containers must be kept sealed and away from direct light to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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