Description

5-(4-Methylphenyl)Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-purity organic building block and key intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality intermediates for complex synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those with furan or biphenyl-like scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for creating advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science Research: Used in the synthesis of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and other functional organic materials due to its conjugated furan-phenyl structure.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or starting material in method development, catalysis studies, and novel organic reaction exploration.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a precursor for the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and other specialty fine chemicals requiring specific aromatic-furan architectures.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Methylphenyl)Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	52939-04-5
Molecular Formula	C13H12O3
Molecular Weight	216.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-(p-tolyl)furan-2-carboxylate; 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-(4-methylphenyl)-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-(4-methylphenyl)-2-furoate; 5-(p-Tolyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester; 5-(4-Methylphenyl)-2-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Methylphenyl)Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment 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 at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

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.