Description

2-Furancarboxylic Acid, Anhydride is a versatile heterocyclic organic compound, serving as a key reactive intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce the furan moiety and act as an acylating agent, enabling the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This product is essential for R&D chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, flavor & fragrance, and polymer industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for creating specific flavor compounds and aroma chemicals.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent to impart specific properties to polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed as an acylating agent in various organic transformations in research and development.
• Corrosion Inhibitor Formulation: A component in specialty chemical formulations designed to protect metals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarboxylic Acid, Anhydride
CAS No.	615-08-7
Molecular Formula	C10H6O5
Molecular Weight	206.15 g/mol
Synonyms	Furoic Anhydride; 2-Furoic Acid Anhydride; Furancarboxylic Anhydride; Furan-2-carboxylic Acid Anhydride; 2-Furanoic Anhydride; Furan-2,5-dicarboxylic Acid Anhydride (common misnomer); 2-Furancarboxylic Anhydride; 2-Furoyl Anhydride
EINECS	210-407-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Furancarboxylic Acid, Anhydride is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity profiling, and identification, to ensure it meets precise specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance for your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is kept tightly sealed to prevent degradation from atmospheric moisture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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