Description

Methyl 3-(5-Formyl-2-Furyl)Benzoate is a high-purity, multifunctional organic building block characterized by its unique furan and benzoate ester structure. This compound is of significant commercial interest for its role as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced material and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for constructing novel heterocyclic frameworks and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing furan or benzofuran moieties with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive aldehyde and ester functional groups.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, and polymers where the furan ring contributes to electronic properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in custom synthesis and contract manufacturing for producing specialty chemicals and complex organic compounds.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cross-coupling reactions and heterocycle formation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 3-(5-Formyl-2-Furyl)Benzoate
CAS No.	591723-69-2
Molecular Formula	C13H10O4
Molecular Weight	230.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 3-(5-formylfuran-2-yl)benzoate; 3-(5-Formyl-2-furyl)benzoic acid methyl ester; Benzoic acid, 3-(5-formyl-2-furanyl)-, methyl ester; 5-Formyl-2-furylbenzoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 3-(5-formyl-2-furyl)benzoate; Methyl 3-(5-oxo-2-furyl)benzoate (tautomeric form)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Every batch of Methyl 3-(5-Formyl-2-Furyl)Benzoate is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Our products undergo rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency that meets the stringent requirements of research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized; prolonged exposure to air should be avoided. 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%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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