Description

Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Methyl-3-Furoate is a versatile furan-based building block and aldehyde intermediate of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. Its core value lies in the reactive formyl group, which enables its use in the construction of complex heterocyclic systems and functional materials. This compound is primarily needed by research and development chemists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for creating novel active ingredients and fine chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those containing complex furan or heterocyclic scaffolds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new pesticides and herbicides, where the furan ring contributes to biological activity.
• Material Science Research: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers and functional organic materials.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the multi-step synthesis of flavors, fragrances, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies in organic chemistry, including new catalytic and condensation reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Methyl-3-Furoate
CAS No.	81661-26-9
Molecular Formula	C8H8O4
Molecular Weight	168.15 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2-methyl-3-furoic acid methyl ester; Methyl 5-formyl-2-methylfuran-3-carboxylate; 2-Methyl-3-(methoxycarbonyl)furan-5-carboxaldehyde; 3-Furoic acid, 5-formyl-2-methyl-, methyl ester; Methyl 2-methyl-5-formyl-3-furoate
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Methyl 5-Formyl-2-Methyl-3-Furoate is produced under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for research and scale-up applications. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is recommended to handle under an inert atmosphere for long-term storage or after opening. Keep away from heat and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%

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