Description

Ethyl 3-(2-Furyl)-3-Oxopropanoate is a versatile furan-based ketoester, serving as a key synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry. Its value lies in its bifunctional structure, which provides reactive sites for constructing complex heterocyclic and pharmaceutical scaffolds. This compound is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries who require high-purity building blocks for advanced synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly those containing furan or heterocyclic motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, leveraging its reactive ketoester functionality.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a building block for flavors, fragrances, and other specialty chemicals where the furan ring contributes to specific organoleptic properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, polymers, and ligands for catalysis.
• Academic & R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic synthesis and medicinal chemistry research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Ethyl 3-(2-Furyl)-3-Oxopropanoate
CAS No.	615-09-8
Molecular Formula	C9H10O4
Molecular Weight	182.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl 3-(2-furyl)-3-oxopropionate; Ethyl 2-furoylacetate; Ethyl (2-furoyl)acetate; 3-Oxo-3-(2-furyl)propanoic acid ethyl ester; Ethyl β-(2-furoyl)propionate; 2-Furyl 3-oxopropanoate ethyl ester; Ethyl 3-(furan-2-yl)-3-oxopropanoate
EINECS	210-403-6

Quality Control

Our Ethyl 3-(2-Furyl)-3-Oxopropanoate is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, GC for residual solvents, and IR/NMR for structural confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Meets ICH guidelines

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