Description

2-Furonitrile is a versatile heterocyclic nitrile compound that serves as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive nitrile group and furan ring, which enable the construction of complex molecules for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This high-purity intermediate is essential for research and production chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced fungicides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Chemical Building Block: Employed in the manufacture of dyes, pigments, and complex organic ligands for catalysis.
• Research & Development: Serves as a versatile starting material in academic and industrial R&D for novel compound libraries.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral to the synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furonitrile
CAS No.	617-90-3
Molecular Formula	C5H3NO
Molecular Weight	93.08 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyanofuran; Furan-2-carbonitrile; 2-Furancarbonitrile; α-Furonitrile; Furo[2,3-c]pyridine precursor; NSC 40156
EINECS	210-549-0

Quality Control

Our 2-Furonitrile is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 strong bases and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.4780 - 1.4820
Density (20°C)	1.090 - 1.110 g/mL

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