Description

4-(5-Hydroxymethyl-Furan-2-Yl)-Benzoic Acid is a high-value aromatic furan derivative that serves as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its bifunctional structure, featuring both a carboxylic acid and a hydroxymethyl group on a furan-benzene core, makes it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with tailored properties. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries, where it is used to develop novel active ingredients and functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for anti-inflammatory and antiviral applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new generation herbicides and fungicides with enhanced efficacy.
• Liquid Crystal & OLED Materials: Core component in the production of advanced electronic display materials and organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs).
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Used to introduce furan moieties into polymer chains, improving thermal stability and material properties.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Versatile intermediate for creating complex fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical compounds.
• Research & Development: Critical reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-(5-Hydroxymethyl-Furan-2-Yl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	53782-69-7
Molecular Formula	C12H10O4
Molecular Weight	218.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(4-Carboxyphenyl)methyl]-2-furanmethanol; 4-(5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furyl)benzoic Acid; 2-Furanmethanol, 5-[(4-carboxyphenyl)methyl]-; Benzoic acid, 4-(5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furanyl)-; HMFA; HMFBA
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 4-(5-Hydroxymethyl-Furan-2-Yl)-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with exacting purity and consistency standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its acid nature, keep away from strong bases, oxidizing agents, and incompatible materials. Handle and store in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 10 ppm

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