Description

3-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-Nitro is a specialized nitro-substituted furan derivative, a key heterocyclic building block in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and functional materials. It is needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to introduce the unique reactivity of the nitro-furan moiety into target molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting infectious diseases or requiring specific heterocyclic frameworks.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the nitro-furan structure can impart specific biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a building block for creating specialized polymers, ligands, or organic electronic materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial labs for method development and exploring new chemical transformations involving nitro-aromatic heterocycles.
• Dye and Pigment Intermediate: Can be utilized in the synthesis of complex organic dyes and pigments due to its reactive aldehyde and nitro functional groups.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-Nitro
CAS No.	72918-24-2
Molecular Formula	C5H3NO4
Molecular Weight	141.08 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Nitro-3-furaldehyde; 5-Nitro-3-furancarboxaldehyde; 5-Nitrofuran-3-carbaldehyde; 3-Formyl-5-nitrofuran; 5-Nitro-3-furfural; 5-Nitrofurfural; 5-Nitro-3-fural
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-Furancarboxaldehyde, 5-Nitro is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation by IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and process chemistry. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in amber glass or opaque packaging during storage and handling.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Yellow to brown crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

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