Description

3-(5-Formyl-Furan-2-Yl)-4-Methyl-Benzoic Acid is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular architecture, which combines a reactive aldehyde group on a furan ring with a benzoic acid moiety, enabling its use as a key precursor for complex heterocyclic systems. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries engaged in developing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly for constructing complex fused-ring heterocycles with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new-generation pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its furan and benzoic acid functional groups.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers, coatings, and advanced organic electronic materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable building block in organic synthesis for creating libraries of compounds in medicinal chemistry and catalyst ligand development.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of specialized organic dyes and pigments due to its conjugated system and formyl group.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Formyl-Furan-2-Yl)-4-Methyl-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	591210-45-6
Molecular Formula	C13H10O4
Molecular Weight	230.22 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3-(5-formylfuran-2-yl)benzoic acid; 3-(5-Formyl-2-furyl)-4-methylbenzoic acid; 5-Formyl-2-furyl-4-methylbenzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 4-methyl-3-(5-formyl-2-furanyl)-; 591210-45-6; 3-(5-Carbaldehyde-furan-2-yl)-4-methyl-benzoic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(5-Formyl-Furan-2-Yl)-4-Methyl-Benzoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via FT-IR and NMR, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and commercial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

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). This compound is easily oxidized and should be handled under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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