Description

3,4-Dimethylfuran-2,5-Dione is a versatile and highly reactive organic compound belonging to the class of substituted maleic anhydrides. This chemical serves as a critical building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of complex molecular architectures. It is particularly valuable for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries who require high-purity intermediates for developing active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a functionalized anhydride moiety.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a comonomer or cross-linking agent to introduce specific properties like improved thermal stability or adhesion in specialty polymers and epoxy resins.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions to construct complex heterocyclic and carbocyclic ring systems.
• Dyestuff & Pigment Intermediate: Utilized in the manufacture of high-performance organic pigments and dyes.
• Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D labs for exploring new chemical entities and reaction pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,4-Dimethylfuran-2,5-Dione
CAS No.	62565-79-1
Molecular Formula	C6H6O3
Molecular Weight	126.11 g/mol
Synonyms	2,5-Furandione, 3,4-dimethyl-; 3,4-Dimethylmaleic Anhydride; 3,4-Dimethyl-2,5-furandione; Dimethylmaleic Anhydride (unspecified isomer); 3,4-Dimethyl-2,5-dihydrofuran-2,5-dione
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,4-Dimethylfuran-2,5-Dione is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment ensures reliability for your most demanding synthesis applications.

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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept under dry conditions to prevent decomposition. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong bases, amines, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Contact for details

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