Description

5-[(Pentafluorophenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional organic building block characterized by its unique furan and pentafluorophenoxy structural motifs. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, offering chemists a handle for further functionalization and conjugation. It is primarily needed by research and development teams in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, as well as by manufacturers of advanced materials and specialty chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting metabolic and inflammatory diseases.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the stability imparted by the fluorinated aromatic group.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Acts as a functionalized scaffold for creating novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce furan and fluorinated side-chains into polymers, enhancing material properties like thermal stability and hydrophobicity.
• Bioconjugation Chemistry: The carboxylic acid group provides a site for amide bond formation, useful in linking molecules to proteins, peptides, or other biomolecules for probe development.
• Organic Electronic Materials: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and electron-transport materials due to its conjugated furan core.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-[(Pentafluorophenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	402727-83-7
Molecular Formula	C13H5F5O4
Molecular Weight	344.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furoic acid, 5-[(pentafluorophenoxy)methyl]-; 5-(Pentafluorophenoxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid; 5-[(Perfluorophenoxy)methyl]-2-furancarboxylic acid; Pentafluorophenyloxymethylfuroic acid; PFPMFA; CAS 402727-83-7
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Quality Control

Our 5-[(Pentafluorophenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep the container tightly sealed to protect from moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.