Description

2-Cyano-3-Furan-2-Yl-Acrylic Acid is a versatile α,β-unsaturated nitrile derivative featuring a furan heterocycle, making it a valuable synthon in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key intermediate in constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the fine chemical, pharmaceutical, and material science industries for applications ranging from drug discovery to the development of functional polymers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block for the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially those containing heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging its reactive acrylonitrile moiety.
• Material Science & Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for creating specialized polymers with unique optical or electronic properties.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions, Michael additions, and other cyclization processes to construct complex organic molecules.
• Dye & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the synthesis of advanced colorants and functional dyes due to the conjugated system and furan ring.
• Academic & Contract Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and discovery chemistry in university and CRO laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Cyano-3-Furan-2-Yl-Acrylic Acid
CAS No.	6332-92-9
Molecular Formula	C8H5NO3
Molecular Weight	163.13 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Cyano-3-(2-furyl)acrylic acid; (2E)-2-Cyano-3-(furan-2-yl)prop-2-enoic acid; 3-(2-Furyl)-2-cyanoacrylic acid; 2-Furylacrylic acid, 2-cyano-; 2-Cyano-3-(2-furanyl)-2-propenoic acid; NSC 163063; trans-2-Cyano-3-(2-furyl)acrylic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Cyano-3-Furan-2-Yl-Acrylic Acid undergoes rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards for research and development. We employ advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, NMR, and mass spectrometry to verify identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting batch-specific results are available upon request, supporting your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to light yellow crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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