Description

5-Formylfuran-3-Boronic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional heterocyclic building block that combines a formyl group with a boronic acid moiety on a furan scaffold. This unique structure makes it a critical intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules via Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling and other condensation reactions. It is primarily sought after by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and materials science industries for constructing novel drug candidates, functional polymers, and advanced organic frameworks.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for constructing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting novel heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that require furan-based architectures.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Serves as a building block for electron-transport materials and emissive layer components in OLED device fabrication.
• Polymer Chemistry: Employed in the synthesis of functionalized polymers and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with tailored electronic or catalytic properties.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: Primarily utilized in Suzuki-Miyaura cross-coupling to form biaryl and heterobiaryl linkages essential in complex molecule assembly.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies and creating compound libraries for screening.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Formylfuran-3-Boronic Acid
CAS No.	62306-80-3
Molecular Formula	C5H5BO4
Molecular Weight	139.90 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Formylfuran-5-boronic acid; 5-Formyl-3-furanboronic acid; (5-Formylfuran-3-yl)boronic acid; 3-Borono-5-formylfuran; 5-Carboxyaldehyde-3-furanboronic Acid; Furan-3-boronic acid, 5-formyl-; 5-Formyl-3-furanylboronic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-Formylfuran-3-Boronic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, NMR, and FTIR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to support 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 (15-25°C). This compound is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) for long-term storage to maintain stability and purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder or crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥95% (Typical: 97-99%)
Water Content (KF)	≤1.0%

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