Description

2,5-Dichlorofuran is a versatile halogenated furan derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its value lies in its reactive dichloro-substituted furan ring, which enables selective functionalization for constructing complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated structure for bioactivity.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or starting material for developing specialty polymers, resins, and functional organic materials.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and as a substrate for further electrophilic or nucleophilic substitution to create diverse furan-based libraries.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal catalysis and coordination chemistry.
• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Acts as a synthetic intermediate for certain aroma chemicals, though final products require rigorous purity and safety validation.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,5-Dichlorofuran
CAS No.	42587-83-7
Molecular Formula	C4H2Cl2O
Molecular Weight	136.96 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Dichlorofuran; Furan, 2,5-dichloro-; 2,5-Dichlorofurane; NSC 88411; 2,5-Dichlorooxole; 2,5-Dichlorofuran (principal name)
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Quality Control

Our 2,5-Dichlorofuran is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for purity, identity, and impurities is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are securely sealed and stored upright away from heat sources and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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