Description

5-[(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid is a high-value fluorinated organic building block, crucial for the synthesis of advanced pharmaceutical intermediates and agrochemicals. Its unique structure, featuring both a furoic acid moiety and a tetrafluorophenoxy group, makes it an essential precursor for creating molecules with enhanced biological activity and metabolic stability. This compound is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and crop protection industries for constructing complex active ingredients.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in therapeutic areas requiring fluorinated compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides where the fluorinated aromatic system imparts improved efficacy and environmental profile.
• Material Science Precursor: Serves as a monomer or functionalization agent in the development of specialty polymers and advanced materials with specific optical or electronic properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in organometallic chemistry to create novel ligands for catalysis, leveraging the electron-withdrawing nature of the tetrafluorophenoxy group.
• Chemical Biology Probe: Utilized in medicinal chemistry and chemical biology for the design of molecular probes to study enzyme function and biological pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-[(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	406470-51-7
Molecular Formula	C12H6F4O4
Molecular Weight	290.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furoic acid, 5-[(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxy)methyl]-; 5-[(Perfluorophenoxy)methyl]-2-furoic acid (common name); 5-(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenoxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid; 406470-51-7; Tetrafluorophenoxymethyl furoic acid; TFPMFA (abbreviation); α-Carboxy-5-(2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenoxymethyl)furan
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Quality Control

Every batch of 5-[(2,3,5,6-Tetrafluorophenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the compound meets the exacting standards required for research and process development. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) including purity (HPLC), identity confirmation (NMR, IR), and impurity profile is supplied with each shipment to guarantee reproducible results and supply chain reliability for your critical projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive and should be handled under appropriate conditions to maintain stability.

Specification

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