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2-Furoic acid
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2-Furoic acid is a heterocyclic carboxylic acid primarily used as a chemical intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and preservatives. It is also employed as a pH regulating agent for adjusting and controlling acidity in formulations. It is identified by CAS number 88-14-2 and carries no signal word for hazard classification. Molekula supplies 2-Furoic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90035004
- CAS Number
- 88-14-2
- IUPAC Name
- furan-2-carboxylic acid
- EC Number
- 201-803-0
- Exact Mass
- 112.016
- SMILES
- C1=COC(=C1)C(=O)O
- InChIKey
- SMNDYUVBFMFKNZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C5H4O3/c6-5(7)4-2-1-3-8-4/h1-3H,(H,6,7)
- PubChem CID
- 6919
Synonyms
- 2-Carboxyfuran
- 2-Furancarboxylic acid
- 2-furanoic acid
- alpha-Furancarboxylic acid
- alpha-Furoic acid
- Furan-2-carboxylic acid
- Furancarboxylic acid
- FUROIC ACID
- Kyselina 2-furoova
- Pyromucic acid
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- 133.5 °C
- Boiling Point
- 230 to 232 °C at 760 mmHg
Source: PubChem CID 6919 (Human Metabolome Database (HMDB))
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Furoic acid used for?
2-Furoic acid is primarily used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fungicides, and flavoring agents.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 2-Furoic acid?
The chemical formula is C5H4O3 and the molecular weight is 112.08 g/mol.
How should 2-Furoic acid be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.
What grade of 2-Furoic acid is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity specifications and available grades for this product.
Can Molekula supply 2-Furoic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply 2-Furoic acid in various quantities ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Each order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.