Description

5-(4-Acetyl-Phenoxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester is a high-value, multi-functional organic intermediate with a complex heterocyclic structure. This compound matters for its role as a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the creation of novel molecules with tailored properties. It is primarily needed by research chemists and process development teams in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for developing new active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, particularly those targeting specific enzyme pathways.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of new herbicides, fungicides, or plant growth regulators due to its bioactive furan and acetylphenoxy motifs.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the research of advanced polymers with specific thermal or optical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in multi-step synthetic routes to construct complex heterocyclic systems for various R&D applications.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Utilized in the preparation of specialized ligands for metal-catalyzed reactions or as a scaffold for catalyst design.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-(4-Acetyl-Phenoxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester
CAS No.	832739-13-6
Molecular Formula	C15H14O5
Molecular Weight	274.27 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl 5-[(4-acetylphenoxy)methyl]-2-furoate; 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-[(4-acetylphenoxy)methyl]-, methyl ester; Methyl 5-((4-acetylphenoxy)methyl)furan-2-carboxylate; 5-[(4-Acetylphenoxy)methyl]-2-furancarboxylic acid methyl ester; 832739-13-6; 5-(4-Acetylphenoxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid methyl ester
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of 5-(4-Acetyl-Phenoxymethyl)-Furan-2-Carboxylic Acid Methyl Ester adheres to stringent internal quality standards to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development purposes. Each lot is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, NMR, and mass spectrometry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider inert gas purging to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
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.