Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate

CAS: 2527-96-0

Ref. 3D-FM134012

Product Information

• Name: Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate
• Synonyms: 2-furancarboxylic acid, 5-methyl-, methyl ester, 2-Furancarboxylic acid, 5-methyl-, methyl ester, 2-Furoic acid, 5-methyl-, methyl ester, 5-Methyl-2-furoic acid methyl ester, Methyl 5-Methylfuran-2-Carboxylate, Methyl 5-methyl-2-furancarboxylate

Description

Methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate is a sequenced feedstock that can be synthesized from the reaction of formaldehyde and furfural, which are obtained from the processing of biomass. The process has been optimized to produce methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate using a chloride or hydrogen chloride activation process. Furan and methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate have similar properties in terms of lubricity, but methyl 5-methyl-2-furoate is more efficient because it does not require an additional step for removal of water. Methyl 5-methyl 2 furoate can be used as a substitute for other oils that are used in lubricants, such as rapeseed oil and palm oil, because it reduces smoke emissions during combustion.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 140.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H8O3/c1-5-3-4-6(10-5)7(8)9-2/h3-4H,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=XBYZJUMTKHUJIY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: COC(=O)c1ccc(C)o1