Description

5-Cyclopropyl-2-Methyl-Furan-3-Carboxylic Acid is a high-value furan-based carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate in advanced organic chemistry. Its unique cyclopropyl-substituted furan structure makes it an essential building block for constructing complex molecular architectures with specific steric and electronic properties. This compound is primarily sought after by research institutions and pharmaceutical companies engaged in the development of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-infective agents.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, leveraging the bioactivity of the furan moiety.
• Material Science: Serves as a monomer or functionalizing agent for creating specialized polymers with tailored thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis: An important building block for synthesizing complex heterocyclic compounds and natural product analogs in academic and industrial R&D.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: The carboxylic acid group allows for derivatization into chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Cyclopropyl-2-Methyl-Furan-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	698990-99-7
Molecular Formula	C9H10O3
Molecular Weight	166.17 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Cyclopropyl-2-methyl-3-furancarboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-5-cyclopropylfuran-3-carboxylic acid; 3-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-cyclopropyl-2-methyl-; 698990-99-7; 5-Cyclopropyl-2-methylfuran-3-carboxylic acid; 2-Methyl-5-cyclopropyl-3-furoic acid
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Quality Control

Our production of 5-Cyclopropyl-2-Methyl-Furan-3-Carboxylic Acid adheres to stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment, supporting your regulatory and R&D documentation needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong bases and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.