Description

3-(2-Furyl)Propenoyl Chloride is a versatile and reactive furan-based acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in enabling the efficient introduction of the 3-(2-furyl)propenoyl moiety, a key structural motif for developing novel compounds with specific functionalities. This intermediate is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to create new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring furan-containing structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, where its reactive group facilitates the creation of potent bioactive molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional materials with tailored properties.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Employed in the preparation of complex organic ligands and organometallic catalysts for asymmetric synthesis and other catalytic processes.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for synthesizing various fine chemicals, dyes, and flavor/fragrance compounds.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in creating novel organic electronic materials, coatings, and advanced composites.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(2-Furyl)Propenoyl Chloride
CAS No.	54536-91-3
Molecular Formula	C7H5ClO2
Molecular Weight	156.57 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(2-Furyl)acryloyl chloride; 3-(Furan-2-yl)acryloyl chloride; 2-Furanacryloyl chloride; (E)-3-(Furan-2-yl)acryloyl chloride; 3-(2-Furyl)-2-propenoyl chloride; trans-3-(2-Furyl)propenoyl chloride; β-(2-Furyl)acryloyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 3-(2-Furyl)Propenoyl Chloride adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopic methods, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment, ensuring full transparency and compliance with your research or manufacturing requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong bases, alcohols, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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