Description

3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Benzaldehyde is a specialized aromatic aldehyde building block featuring a furan substituent. This compound matters for its role as a key synthetic intermediate in the development of complex organic molecules, particularly in pharmaceutical and advanced material research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing novel heterocyclic frameworks and active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting CNS disorders and inflammation.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation pesticides and herbicides with unique modes of action.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty dyes, pigments, and flavor/fragrance compounds with complex aromatic structures.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of advanced polymers with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling and condensation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Benzaldehyde
CAS No.	400745-03-1
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₁₀O₂
Molecular Weight	186.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(5-Methylfuran-2-yl)benzaldehyde; 3-(5-Methyl-2-furanyl)benzaldehyde; m-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)benzaldehyde; 5-Methyl-2-furan-3-benzaldehyde; Benzaldehyde, 3-(5-methyl-2-furanyl)-; 3-(5-Methylfur-2-yl)benzaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Benzaldehyde is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment and are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to light brown crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (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.