Description

2-Acetylfuran is a versatile heterocyclic ketone that serves as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate and a valuable building block in organic synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a furan ring with an acetyl substituent, makes it a crucial precursor for creating complex molecules in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical industries seeking to develop new products or enhance existing formulations.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Industry: Used as a key intermediate in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals, imparting sweet, caramelic, nutty, or roasted notes to food products, beverages, and perfumes.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for the development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the construction of heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the research and production of novel pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive ketone and furan functionalities.
• Fine Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a starting material or intermediate in custom synthesis and the production of specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.
• Research and Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for organic synthesis, method development, and exploring new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Acetylfuran
CAS No.	80145-44-4
Molecular Formula	C6H6O2
Molecular Weight	110.11 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 2-furyl ketone; 2-Furyl methyl ketone; 1-(2-Furanyl)ethanone; 2-Furylacetone; Furan-2-yl methyl ketone; 2-Acetofuran; 2-Furoylmethane; 2-Furyl ethanone
EINECS	279-427-4

Quality Control

Our 2-Acetylfuran is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for flavor, fragrance, and synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to maintain quality.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.505 - 1.515
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.095 - 1.115

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