Description

n-Methoxy-n-Methyl-2-Furamide is a versatile furan-based building block and reagent, primarily used as a Weinreb amide derivative. This compound is valued for its role in facilitating controlled nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions, enabling the efficient synthesis of ketones and other carbonyl-containing intermediates. It is a critical raw material for researchers and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries developing novel active ingredients and complex organic molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing furan or ketone moieties.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a Weinreb amide equivalent for the controlled preparation of ketones from organometallic reagents like Grignard or organolithium compounds.
• Material Science Research: Serves as a precursor for novel polymers, ligands, and functional materials with specific electronic or structural properties.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Intermediate in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.

Basic Information

Product Name	n-Methoxy-n-Methyl-2-Furamide
CAS No.	95091-92-2
Molecular Formula	C7H9NO3
Molecular Weight	155.15 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Furancarboxamide, N-methoxy-N-methyl-; N-Methoxy-N-methylfuran-2-carboxamide; N-Methoxy-N-methyl-2-furoamide; 2-(N-Methoxy-N-methylcarbamoyl)furan; Weinreb amide of 2-furoic acid; Furan-2-carboxylic acid N-methoxy-N-methylamide; N-Methyl-N-methoxy-2-furamide
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Quality Control

Our n-Methoxy-n-Methyl-2-Furamide is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC, GC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

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 hygroscopic nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
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.