Description

2-Furoyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive organic acid chloride derivative of furoic acid. Its primary value lies in its role as a key acylating agent and building block for synthesizing a wide range of complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. This compound is essential for R&D chemists and production units in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce the 2-furoyl moiety into target structures efficiently.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Crucial building block for the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Material Science: Serves as a monomer or modifying agent for creating specialized polymers, coatings, and advanced materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, flavors, and fragrances.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A fundamental reagent for amide and ester formation, Friedel-Crafts acylation, and other nucleophilic substitution reactions in laboratory and process chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furoyl Chloride
CAS No.	527-69-5
Molecular Formula	C5H3ClO2
Molecular Weight	130.53 g/mol
Synonyms	Furan-2-carbonyl chloride; 2-Furancarbonyl chloride; α-Furoyl chloride; Furoyl chloride; 2-Furoic acid chloride; Furan-2-carboxylic acid chloride; NSC 401696
EINECS	208-417-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Furoyl Chloride is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical documentation, including a detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) for each lot, verifying parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality system is designed to meet the stringent requirements of cGMP and ISO standards for advanced chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials. Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) to prevent decomposition. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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