Description

5-[(4-Formylphenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid is a high-value organic building block characterized by its bifunctional structure containing both a formyl and a carboxylic acid group. This compound is essential for the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in advanced pharmaceutical and material science research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty polymer industries for constructing novel active ingredients and functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key precursor in the synthesis of novel drug candidates, especially those targeting specific enzyme inhibitors or receptor modulators.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of new herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Ligand and Catalyst Development: Serves as a versatile scaffold for creating chelating ligands used in homogeneous catalysis and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).
• Polymer & Material Science: Building block for synthesizing specialty polymers, dendrimers, and advanced organic materials with tailored properties.
• Chemical Biology Probes: Utilized in the design and synthesis of molecular probes for studying biological processes and diagnostics.
• Cross-coupling Reactions: The formyl and acid functionalities make it a suitable substrate for various palladium-catalyzed and other cross-coupling reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-[(4-Formylphenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid
CAS No.	881041-09-4
Molecular Formula	C13H10O5
Molecular Weight	246.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-[(4-Formylphenoxy)methyl]furan-2-carboxylic acid; 2-Furoic acid, 5-[(4-formylphenoxy)methyl]-; 5-(4-Formylphenoxymethyl)furan-2-carboxylic acid; 4-(2-Carboxyfuran-5-ylmethoxy)benzaldehyde; 5-[(p-Formylphenoxy)methyl]-2-furoic acid; 5-(4-Formyl-benzyloxy)-furan-2-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 5-[(4-Formylphenoxy)Methyl]-2-Furoic Acid is manufactured under strict quality control protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity for research and development applications. We provide comprehensive analytical data including HPLC purity, NMR, and mass spectrometry confirmation. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request for every batch shipped.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place 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.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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