Description

2-Furancarbonyl Chloride, 5-(Methoxymethyl)- (9Ci) is a specialized furan-based acid chloride derivative, serving as a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its reactive carbonyl chloride group and the versatile 5-(methoxymethyl) substituent, enabling precise molecular construction for high-value intermediates. This compound is essential for research chemists and process developers in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where it is used to create novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key synthon for the development of novel drug candidates, particularly in medicinal chemistry programs targeting heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, leveraging the furan ring for bioactive molecule design.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Chemical Research & Development: A versatile reagent for academic and industrial R&D labs exploring new synthetic methodologies and complex molecule assembly.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of complex flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Furancarbonyl Chloride, 5-(Methoxymethyl)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	717871-82-4
Molecular Formula	C7H7ClO3
Molecular Weight	174.58 g/mol
Synonyms	5-(Methoxymethyl)furan-2-carbonyl chloride; 5-(Methoxymethyl)-2-furoyl chloride; 2-Furoyl chloride, 5-(methoxymethyl)-; 5-Methoxymethyl-2-furancarbonyl chloride; 5-Methoxymethylfuran-2-carboxylic acid chloride; 717871-82-4; (5-Methoxymethylfuran-2-yl)carbonyl chloride
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Quality Control

Our production of 2-Furancarbonyl Chloride, 5-(Methoxymethyl)- (9Ci) adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, purity profiling, and identification, to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation. Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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