Description

4-Phenylfuran-2-Carboxylic Acid is a high-purity organic building block of significant interest in advanced chemical synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a versatile intermediate in the development of complex molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical sectors. Industries requiring fine chemical synthesis for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), functional materials, and specialized agrochemicals will find this product essential for their research and development pipelines.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific biological pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators that require complex heterocyclic frameworks.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a building block for organic electronic materials, ligands for catalysts, and monomers for specialized polymers.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for method development and exploratory chemistry in university laboratories and corporate R&D centers.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the custom synthesis of high-value, low-volume specialty chemicals for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Phenylfuran-2-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	86471-28-5
Molecular Formula	C11H8O3
Molecular Weight	188.18 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furoic acid, 4-phenyl-; 4-Phenyl-2-furancarboxylic acid; 4-Phenylfuran-2-carboxylic acid; 4-Phenyl-2-furoic acid; 2-Carboxy-4-phenylfuran; NSC 406913; 4-Phenylfuroic acid
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 4-Phenylfuran-2-Carboxylic Acid is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via spectroscopic methods, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. The container must be kept tightly closed to protect from moisture and contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

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