Description

5-(4-Bromo-Phenoxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity, versatile furan-based carboxylic acid derivative, serving as a critical synthetic intermediate for advanced chemical synthesis. Its core value lies in its unique molecular structure, which combines a brominated phenoxymethyl group with a furan carboxylic acid moiety, enabling precise functionalization in complex organic reactions. This compound is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced materials sectors who require reliable, high-quality building blocks for drug discovery and specialty chemical manufacturing.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for candidates targeting central nervous system (CNS) disorders and anti-inflammatory applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of next-generation herbicides and fungicides, leveraging the furan and bromophenyl motifs for bioactivity.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a precursor for creating specialized ligands in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer Chemistry: A functional monomer for introducing heterocyclic and aromatic functionalities into specialty polymers and high-performance resins.
• Organic Electronics: Investigated as a component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and charge-transport materials due to its conjugated system.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent for academic and industrial R&D in heterocyclic and medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Bromo-Phenoxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	74556-58-4
Molecular Formula	C12H9BrO4
Molecular Weight	297.10 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(4-Bromophenoxy)methyl]-2-furancarboxylic acid; 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-[(4-bromophenoxy)methyl]-; 5-(4-Bromophenoxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid; 5-[(4-Bromophenyloxy)methyl]-2-furoic acid; 4-Bromo-α-(2-carboxyfur-5-ylmethyl)phenyl ether; Furan-2-carboxylic acid, 5-(4-bromo-phenoxymethyl)-; 74556-58-4
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(4-Bromo-Phenoxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, NMR and IR for structural confirmation, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets the stringent requirements for research and process chemistry. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, guaranteeing traceability and compliance with your specifications.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed in a dry environment to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	< 10 ppm

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