5-methylfuran-2-carboxylic acid
$400.00
CAS No.: 1917-15-3
Catalog No.: 196143
Purity: 95%
MF: C6H6O3
MW: 126.111
Storage: 2-8 degree Celsius
SMILES: CC1=CC=C(O1)C(=O)O
Catalog No.: 196143
Purity: 95%
MF: C6H6O3
MW: 126.111
Storage: 2-8 degree Celsius
SMILES: CC1=CC=C(O1)C(=O)O
5-methylfuran-2-carboxylic acid; CAS No.: 1917-15-3; 5-methylfuran-2-carboxylic acid. PROPERTIES: This white to off-white crystalline powder has a molecular formula of C6H6O3 and a molecular weight of approximately 126.11 g/mol. It exhibits moderate solubility in water and common polar solvents. The compound is stable under normal laboratory conditions but should be stored in a tightly sealed container at room temperature. Thermogravimetric analysis shows decomposition starting at 180 C. Safety precautions include using chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, and working in a well-ventilated area. In case of accidental ingestion, rinse mouth and seek immediate medical advice. Avoid release to the environment as it may be harmful to aquatic organisms. APPLICATIONS: 5-methylfuran-2-carboxylic acid functions as a versatile intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and flavor chemistry. Its furan core provides a bioisosteric replacement opportunity for aromatic systems. The carboxylic acid group enables further functionalization through amide bond formation or esterification. Research groups employ it in the development of aldose reductase inhibitors for diabetic complications. Academic institutions utilize it in teaching organic synthesis and heterocyclic chemistry principles. Industrial applications include its use as a building block in agrochemical development for novel herbicide candidates and as a flavor enhancer in food science due to its distinctive olfactory properties. Recent studies in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry highlight its application in developing natural flavor mimetics. Additionally, it serves as a starting material for radiolabeled compounds used in metabolic studies. The compound's ability to form hydrogen bonds makes it suitable for crystallographic studies of protein-ligand complexes. Its synthetic versatility enables rapid diversification through various carboxylic acid reactions and furan ring modifications.
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