Description

Furan-2-Sulfonyl Chloride is a versatile and highly reactive sulfonyl chloride derivative of furan, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a sulfonylation agent, enabling the efficient introduction of the furan-2-sulfonyl moiety into target molecules. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key reagent in the synthesis of sulfonamide-based drug candidates, including enzyme inhibitors and receptor antagonists.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides with enhanced activity and selectivity.
• Material Science: Building block for creating functional polymers, ligands for catalysis, and advanced organic frameworks.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Dye and Pigment Industry: Intermediate in the production of specialized colorants and photoactive compounds.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Furan-2-Sulfonyl Chloride
CAS No.	52665-48-2
Molecular Formula	C4H3ClO3S
Molecular Weight	166.58 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furansulfonyl Chloride; 2-Furoylsulfonyl Chloride; Furan-2-sulfonylchloride; α-Furansulfonyl Chloride; Thiophene-2-sulfonyl chloride analog; 2-Thiophenesulfonyl chloride, furan analog
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Quality Control

Our Furan-2-Sulfonyl Chloride is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, it is recommended to handle the material under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) and store the sealed container with appropriate desiccants. Recommended long-term storage temperature is 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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