Description

2-Furancarboxylic Acid, 4-Bromo-, Ethyl Ester is a high-purity brominated furan derivative that serves as a versatile and critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it valuable for constructing complex heterocyclic frameworks and functional materials. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel active ingredients and performance chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting heterocyclic active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides where the bromofuran moiety imparts specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a precursor for functional polymers, liquid crystals, and organic electronic materials due to its conjugated furan ring system.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Stille) and as a substrate for further functionalization to create diverse chemical libraries.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Potential intermediate for the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, though typically in research-scale quantities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarboxylic Acid, 4-Bromo-, Ethyl Ester
CAS No.	58471-32-2
Molecular Formula	C7H7BrO3
Molecular Weight	219.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 4-Bromo-2-furoate; 4-Bromo-2-furancarboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-Bromofuran-2-carboxylate; 4-Bromofuran-2-carboxylic Acid Ethyl Ester; 2-Furoic acid, 4-bromo-, ethyl ester; 4-Bromo-2-furoic Acid Ethyl Ester; Ethyl 4-bromo-2-furancarboxylate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of 2-Furancarboxylic Acid, 4-Bromo-, Ethyl Ester is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. We provide comprehensive analytical data to ensure the material meets the high-purity standards required for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is supplied with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. The container should be kept tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥97.0% (Area %)
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤0.5%
Heavy Metals	≤20 ppm

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