Description

2-Furancarboxylic Acid n-Propyl Ester is a versatile organic ester derivative of furoic acid, valued for its unique aromatic furan ring structure. This compound serves as a crucial intermediate and flavor/fragrance component in high-value manufacturing processes. It is essential for producers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent and fragrance component, imparting fruity, green, or ethereal notes to food products, beverages, and perfumes.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a versatile intermediate for producing agrochemicals, polymers, and other fine chemicals, leveraging its reactive ester group.
• Solvent & Plasticizer: Employed as a specialty solvent for resins and cellulose esters, and as a potential plasticizer in specific polymer formulations.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for organic synthesis and chemical studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarboxylic Acid n-Propyl Ester
CAS No.	615-10-1
Molecular Formula	C8H10O3
Molecular Weight	154.16 g/mol
Synonyms	Propyl 2-Furoate; Propyl Furoate; n-Propyl Furoate; Furoic Acid Propyl Ester; 2-Furoic Acid Propyl Ester; Propyl 2-Furancarboxylate; NSC 404087
EINECS	210-417-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Furancarboxylic Acid n-Propyl Ester is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for flavor, fragrance, and synthesis applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.080 - 1.120
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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