Description

5-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-2-Furoic Acid is a high-purity, specialized organic compound serving as a critical building block in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which incorporates both a furoic acid moiety and a dichlorinated phenyl ring, making it an essential intermediate for creating complex molecules. This product is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors for the development of new active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthetic precursor in the research and production of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for central nervous system (CNS) and anti-inflammatory drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging its halogenated aromatic structure for enhanced biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the synthesis of specialized polymers and organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile building block for medicinal chemistry, enabling structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis in drug discovery programs.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of complex, high-value specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-2-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	54023-01-7
Molecular Formula	C11H6Cl2O3
Molecular Weight	257.07 g/mol
Synonyms	3,4-Dichloro-5-furan-2-ylbenzoic Acid; 2-Furoic Acid, 5-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-; 5-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)furan-2-carboxylic Acid; 3,4-Dichloro-α-furylbenzoic Acid; 54023-01-7; 5-(3,4-Dichlorobenzoyl)-2-furoic Acid (common misnomer); DCFFA (abbreviation)
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Quality Control

Our 5-(3,4-Dichlorophenyl)-2-Furoic Acid is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The compound is light-sensitive; prolonged exposure to light should be avoided to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Individual impurity ≤ 0.5%; Total impurities ≤ 1.5%

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