Description

Benzoic Acid, 2-(5-Formyl-2-Furanyl)- is a high-value aromatic carboxylic acid derivative featuring a fused furan ring system, which imparts unique chemical reactivity and functionality. This compound serves as a versatile and critical advanced pharmaceutical intermediate and organic synthesis building block for the development of complex molecules. It is essential for R&D and production teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to introduce specific heterocyclic motifs into their target compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those targeting specific receptor sites.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Building block for developing new-generation herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators with enhanced efficacy.
• Organic Light-Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Used in the research and production of electron-transport or emissive layer materials for display and lighting technologies.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a starting material for creating sophisticated chelating ligands used in asymmetric catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Fine Chemical Production: Intermediate for manufacturing dyes, pigments, and other performance chemicals requiring a fused benzofuran structure.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Benzoic Acid, 2-(5-Formyl-2-Furanyl)-
CAS No.	88460-72-4
Molecular Formula	C12H8O4
Molecular Weight	216.19 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Formyl-2-furoic Acid; 2-(5-Formylfuran-2-yl)benzoic Acid; 2-(5-Carboxyfuran-2-yl)benzaldehyde; 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-formyl-; 5-Formyl-2-furancarboxylic Acid; 2-(Formyl-5-furyl)benzoic Acid; 5-Carboxy-2-furaldehyde
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Quality Control

We supply Benzoic Acid, 2-(5-Formyl-2-Furanyl)- in high-purity grades suitable for demanding synthetic applications. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is easily oxidized; for long-term storage, consider maintaining under an inert atmosphere such as nitrogen or argon. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

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