Description

5-(4-Acetyl-Phenyl)-Furan-2-Carbaldehyde is a high-purity organic building block featuring both acetyl and aldehyde functional groups on a furan-phenyl core. This compound is valued for its versatility as a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the construction of complex molecular architectures. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and material science industries for applications in heterocyclic chemistry and drug discovery.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds with furan-based scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive sites for structural diversification.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or functionalizing agent in the development of organic electronic materials, such as polymers for OLEDs or conductive films.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for methodology development, catalysis studies, and the creation of specialized chemical libraries.
• Ligand and Catalyst Preparation: Utilized to synthesize novel chelating ligands or organocatalysts due to its aldehyde and ketone functionalities.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Acetyl-Phenyl)-Furan-2-Carbaldehyde
CAS No.	57268-39-0
Molecular Formula	C13H10O3
Molecular Weight	214.22 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(4-Acetylphenyl)furan-2-carboxaldehyde; 2-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-[4-(acetyl)phenyl]-; 5-(4-Acetylphenyl)-2-furaldehyde; 4-Acetylphenylfurfural; 1-[4-(2-Formylfuran-5-yl)phenyl]ethanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Acetyl-Phenyl)-Furan-2-Carbaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and NMR/IR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage of opened containers. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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