Description

2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(2-Furanyl)-, Ethyl Ester, (2E)- is a specialized furan-substituted acrylic acid ester, a high-value intermediate prized for its unique heterocyclic structure and reactivity. This compound is critical for synthesizing advanced materials and fine chemicals where the furan ring imparts specific electronic and binding properties. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional monomers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific receptor sites where the furan moiety is essential for bioactivity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its structure to create compounds with specific modes of action.
• Specialty Polymer Monomer: Serves as a functional monomer for creating polymers with tailored properties such as enhanced UV stability, adhesion, or specific degradation profiles for advanced coatings and materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions, as well as for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Investigated for use in the development of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal displays (LCDs) due to its conjugated system and molecular geometry.
• Flavor & Fragrance Precursor: Acts as a starting material for synthesizing certain furan-based aroma compounds, though final products require rigorous purity and safety assessment.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(2-Furanyl)-, Ethyl Ester, (2E)-
CAS No.	53282-12-5
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	(2E)-3-(2-Furanyl)-2-propenoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl (2E)-3-(furan-2-yl)acrylate; trans-3-(2-Furyl)acrylic acid ethyl ester; 2-Furylacrylic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-(2-furyl)propenoate; Ethyl trans-β-(2-furyl)acrylate; Furan-2-yl-acrylic acid ethyl ester; NSC 403120
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Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(2-Furanyl)-, Ethyl Ester, (2E)- undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Our quality assurance protocols are designed to meet the stringent requirements of research and process development. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity (typically by GC or HPLC), isomer content, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality and regulatory documentation.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and incompatible organic solvents. For long-term storage, consider under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Area %)
Isomeric Purity ((2E)-isomer)	≥ 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.