Description

5-(4-Methylbenzyl)-2-Furoic Acid is a specialized organic compound belonging to the furoic acid derivative family. This chemical serves as a valuable building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily utilized by pharmaceutical R&D and fine chemical industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and development of new drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functional component in the development of specialty polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a versatile building block in academic and industrial laboratories for novel organic transformations.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Chemical Intermediate: Potential use in the synthesis of components for display technologies and electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Methylbenzyl)-2-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	4664-45-3
Molecular Formula	C13H12O3
Molecular Weight	216.23 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(4-Methylphenyl)methyl]-2-furancarboxylic Acid; 2-Furoic acid, 5-(4-methylbenzyl)-; 5-(p-Methylbenzyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid; 5-(4-Methylbenzyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid; 5-(4-Methylbenzyl)-2-furanoic Acid; 5-(p-Tolylmethyl)-2-furoic Acid; 4664-45-3 (CAS Registry)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Methylbenzyl)-2-Furoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (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.