Description

2-Furancarbonyl Isocyanate is a versatile and highly reactive heterocyclic building block used in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in its ability to introduce the furan-2-carbonyl moiety and an isocyanate functional group in a single step, enabling the efficient construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and high-performance materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides with specific activity profiles.
• Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent for the development of polyurethanes, polyureas, and other specialty polymers with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A critical reagent for exploring new reaction pathways and synthesizing complex organic molecules in academic and industrial R&D labs.
• Material Science: Used in the surface modification of materials and the creation of advanced coatings and adhesives.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of specialized colorants and functional dyes.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarbonyl Isocyanate
CAS No.	4340-42-5
Molecular Formula	C6H3NO3
Molecular Weight	137.09 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furoyl isocyanate; Furan-2-carbonyl isocyanate; 2-Furylcarbonyl isocyanate; Isocyanic acid 2-furoyl ester; 2-Furoyl chloride, isocyanate; 2-Furancarboxylic acid isocyanate
EINECS	224-404-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Furancarbonyl Isocyanate is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay by HPLC and identity confirmation by FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment, documenting purity and critical impurity profiles to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent decomposition. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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