Description

5-(4-Acetylphenyl)-2-Furoic Acid is a high-value organic intermediate characterized by its bifunctional structure containing both a furoic acid and an acetylphenyl moiety. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in the synthesis of more complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and material science research. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders or inflammatory pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its aromatic and heterocyclic framework.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Material Research: Acts as a building block for creating advanced organic electronic materials due to its rigid, planar structure and functional groups suitable for further derivatization.
• Polymer Modification: Employed to introduce specific functional groups into polymer chains to alter material properties like thermal stability, solubility, or reactivity.
• Chemical Biology Probe Development: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and enzyme mechanisms.
• Academic & Institutional Research: A valuable compound for methodological studies in organic synthesis, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocyclic chemistry.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Acetylphenyl)-2-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	52938-95-1
Molecular Formula	C13H10O4
Molecular Weight	230.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Acetylphenyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid; 2-Furoic Acid, 5-(4-Acetylphenyl)-; 4-Acetylphenylfuroic Acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-carboxylic Acid, 4'-Acetyl-2-furanyl Derivative; 5-(p-Acetylphenyl)-2-furoic Acid; 4-(2-Carboxyfuran-5-yl)acetophenone; 5-(4-Acetylphenyl)furoic Acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Acetylphenyl)-2-Furoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity assessment and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every 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 (typically 15-25°C). The compound may be light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 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.