Description

4,5-Dihydro-Furan-3-Carboxylic Acid is a versatile heterocyclic building block and a key intermediate in organic synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a precursor in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. It is primarily needed by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A crucial building block for synthesizing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those containing dihydrofuran or tetrahydrofuran motifs.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of novel herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides.
• Fine Chemical Production: Serves as a precursor for specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and functional materials.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent in medicinal chemistry for structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and library synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer for creating polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,5-Dihydro-Furan-3-Carboxylic Acid
CAS No.	98021-62-6
Molecular Formula	C5H6O3
Molecular Weight	114.10 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Carboxy-2,3-dihydrofuran; 2,3-Dihydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid; 4,5-Dihydro-3-furancarboxylic acid; Dihydro-3-furoic acid; 3-Furoic acid, 4,5-dihydro-; δ3-Dihydrofuran-3-carboxylic acid
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Quality Control

Our 4,5-Dihydro-Furan-3-Carboxylic Acid is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including HPLC for purity and identity confirmation via IR and NMR spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, 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 room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its nature as a strong acid/organic solvent, appropriate chemical storage cabinets are recommended.

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.