Description

3-(5-Hydroxymethyl-Furan-2-Yl)-Benzoic Acid is a high-value, multi-functional organic building block that combines a benzoic acid moiety with a hydroxymethylfuran group. This unique molecular architecture makes it a critical intermediate for synthesizing advanced materials and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). It is primarily sought after by research institutions and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing novel compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting complex biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: The furan and carboxylic acid functional groups make it a valuable scaffold for creating chelating ligands and organocatalysts.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent for producing specialty polymers with tailored thermal or mechanical properties.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic electronic materials, such as components for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) or conductive polymers.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Useful for synthesizing molecular probes to study enzyme function or cellular processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(5-Hydroxymethyl-Furan-2-Yl)-Benzoic Acid
CAS No.	679821-90-0
Molecular Formula	C12H10O4
Molecular Weight	218.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(5-Hydroxymethyl-2-furyl)benzoic acid; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-3-carboxylic acid, 5'-hydroxymethyl-2'-furan deriv.; 5'-Hydroxymethyl[1,1'-biphenyl]-2'-furan-3-carboxylic acid; 3-(5-Hydroxymethylfuran-2-yl)benzoic acid; 3-(5-(Hydroxymethyl)furan-2-yl)benzoic acid; Benzoic acid, 3-(5-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furanyl)-
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Quality Control

We maintain rigorous quality control protocols for all our chemical intermediates. Production of 3-(5-Hydroxymethyl-Furan-2-Yl)-Benzoic Acid is monitored through in-process checks and final release testing against stringent internal specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each batch to ensure traceability and compliance for your R&D and scale-up activities.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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