Description

Butyl2-Furoate is a versatile ester derivative of furoic acid, valued for its unique organoleptic properties and utility as a chemical intermediate. This compound is particularly significant for its role in imparting specific flavor and fragrance notes, as well as serving as a building block in organic synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries for product development and process chemistry.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent or fragrance component, contributing fruity, buttery, or caramel-like notes to food products, beverages, and perfumes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key synthetic precursor or building block in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as an intermediate in organic synthesis for creating more complex molecules used in agrochemicals, polymers, and functional materials.
• Solvent & Plasticizer: Can be utilized as a specialty solvent for resins or as a plasticizer in specific polymer formulations.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for chemical studies and the development of new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	Butyl2-Furoate
CAS No.	583-33-5
Molecular Formula	C9H12O3
Molecular Weight	168.19 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl 2-furoate; n-Butyl furoate; 2-Furoic acid butyl ester; Butyl pyromucate; Furan-2-carboxylic acid butyl ester; NSC 406908; Butyl α-furoate
EINECS	209-506-8

Quality Control

Our Butyl2-Furoate is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including identity, purity, and impurity profiles, verified by modern techniques such as GC and HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.470 - 1.480
Density (20°C)	1.050 - 1.090 g/mL
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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