Description

2-(Bromomethyl)Furan is a versatile and reactive brominated heterocyclic building block, essential for advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to introduce the furan moiety with a functional handle for further elaboration, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. This compound is particularly critical for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the preparation of various drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing furan or tetrahydrofuran cores.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the manufacture of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where the furan ring contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and nucleophilic substitutions to create complex organic molecules for research and development.
• Ligand & Catalyst Preparation: Useful for synthesizing novel furan-based ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for certain furan-based aroma compounds, subject to appropriate purity grades and regulatory compliance.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-(Bromomethyl)Furan
CAS No.	4437-18-7
Molecular Formula	C5H5BrO
Molecular Weight	161.00 g/mol
Synonyms	2-(Bromomethyl)furan; Furfuryl bromide; 2-Furylmethyl bromide; (2-Furyl)methyl bromide; Bromomethylfuran; α-Bromomethylfuran; 2-Bromomethylfuran; 4437-18-7
EINECS	224-647-7

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-(Bromomethyl)Furan is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee it meets your precise research or production requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container should be kept sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C. Keep away from strong acids and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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