Description

5-(Iodomethyl)-2-Furaldehyde is a versatile furan-based organic building block characterized by its reactive aldehyde and iodomethyl functional groups. This compound is of significant value in synthetic organic chemistry for constructing complex molecular architectures, particularly in pharmaceutical and agrochemical research. It serves as a critical intermediate for researchers and manufacturers in fine chemical synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and materials science, enabling the development of novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Material Science: Serves as a precursor for functional polymers, liquid crystals, and advanced organic materials.
• Cross-Coupling Reactions: The iodomethyl group makes it a valuable substrate in palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions (e.g., Suzuki, Heck).
• Heterocyclic Chemistry: Core structure for the synthesis of more complex furan derivatives and fused heterocyclic systems.
• Chemical Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(Iodomethyl)-2-Furaldehyde
CAS No.	76154-40-0
Molecular Formula	C6H5IO2
Molecular Weight	236.01 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Iodomethyl)furfural; 5-(Iodomethyl)-2-furancarboxaldehyde; 2-Furaldehyde, 5-(iodomethyl)-; 5-Iodomethylfurfural; (5-Formylfuran-2-yl)methyl iodide; 2-Formyl-5-(iodomethyl)furan; 5-(Iodomethyl)-2-furaldehyde; 5-(Iodomethyl)furan-2-carbaldehyde
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 5-(Iodomethyl)-2-Furaldehyde is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the exacting standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is light-sensitive (store away from light) and easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Light yellow to yellow crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Heavy Metals	< 20 ppm
Residue on Ignition	< 0.1%

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