CAS 72693-10-8

N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)formamide

Description:

N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)formamide is an organic compound characterized by the presence of a furan ring and a formamide functional group. It features a furan moiety, which is a five-membered aromatic ring containing oxygen, attached to a formamide group (-C(=O)NH2). This compound typically exhibits properties such as moderate solubility in polar solvents due to the presence of the amide functional group, which can engage in hydrogen bonding. The furan ring contributes to its aromatic character, potentially influencing its reactivity and stability. N-(furan-2-ylmethyl)formamide may be of interest in various fields, including medicinal chemistry and materials science, due to its potential biological activity and utility as a building block in organic synthesis. Its CAS number, 72693-10-8, allows for easy identification and retrieval of information in chemical databases. As with many organic compounds, safety data should be consulted to understand its handling and toxicity.

Formula: C₆H₇NO₂

InChI: InChI=1/C6H7NO2/c8-5-7-4-6-2-1-3-9-6/h1-3,5H,4H2,(H,7,8)

SMILES: c1cc(CN=CO)oc1

Synonyms:

• formamide, N-(2-furanylmethyl)-
• N-(2-Furylmethyl)formamide

N-[(Furan-2-yl)methyl]formamide

CAS: 72693-10-8

N-[(Furan-2-yl)methyl]formamide is a methanofuran that is used as a source of carbon and energy for methanogenic organisms. It is formed by the oxidation of formaldehyde by the enzyme formaldehyde dehydrogenase. This compound is also used in the synthesis of other compounds, such as methylamine and formic acid. N-[(Furan-2-yl)methyl]formamide has been shown to be an intermediate in the formation of formylmethanofuran, which is an important metabolite in methanogenesis. The enzyme formyltransferase catalyzes the conversion of N-[(Furan-2-yl)methyl]formamide to furfurylamine. Methanobacterium thermoautotrophicum produces this compound from formaldehyde and hydrogen gas, which are then converted into methane and water through a series of reactions known as the Wood-Ljungdahl pathway.

Formula: C₆H₇NO₂

Purity: Min. 95%

Molecular weight: 125.13 g/mol

Ref: 3D-XCA69310