Description

3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Benzoic Acid is a high-purity organic compound featuring a benzoic acid core substituted with a methyl-furyl moiety, making it a valuable synthetic intermediate. Its unique heterocyclic-aromatic structure provides specific reactivity and functional properties sought after in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on developing novel pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates with furan-based heterocycles.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators where the furyl-benzoic acid scaffold can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science: Acts as a precursor or monomer in the creation of specialized polymers, liquid crystals, or organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Synthesis: Functions as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis for constructing more complex molecular architectures in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Dye & Pigment Development: Explored as a component in the synthesis of novel dyes and pigments due to its conjugated system.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	400746-01-2
Molecular Formula	C12H10O3
Molecular Weight	202.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(5-Methylfuran-2-yl)benzoic acid; 5-Methyl-2-furanbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(5-methyl-2-furyl)-; 3-(5-Methyl-2-furanyl)benzoic Acid; 3-(5-Methylfuran-2-yl)benzoic acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid, 4'-methoxy- (alternative structural naming); 3-(5-Methyl-2-furyl)benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(5-Methyl-2-Furyl)Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
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.